The US Open mixed doubles tournament has commenced, featuring four teams vying for a $1 million prize. Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek, the No. 3 seeds, have advanced past their matches and are set to compete against the top-seeded team. Notably, past singles champions, including Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu, were eliminated early. The tournament was restructured to attract top singles players, with traditional doubles specialists voicing concerns over the changes, labeling the event as an exhibition.
The new US Open mixed doubles tournament features shorter matches and a smaller field, with four teams competing for a $1 million prize right from the start.
Past US Open singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu were eliminated quickly, losing to the team of Pegula and Draper in a decisive match.
The U.S. Tennis Association revamped the tournament to attract singles stars, believing they would be more willing to participate if the mixed doubles format did not interfere with their schedules.
Traditional doubles specialists have criticized the changes made to the tournament format, expressing concerns that the event resembles more of an exhibition.
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