Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu will compete against each other in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles, now held before the main tournament on August 19 and 20. The event features $1 million in prize money. Draper will partner with Jessica Pegula due to prior withdrawals. Top seeds will face wildcard pair Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz, and the winners could meet Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic. In wheelchair tennis, Gordon Reid emphasizes the need to demonstrate value for increased prize money and improving financial recognition.
Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu will face each other in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles, with both players having top seeds.
Draper partners with Jessica Pegula after their original partners withdrew, while the winners could face Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic.
Gordon Reid expresses that wheelchair tennis must continue proving its value for better prize money, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating added value to tournaments.
Reid acknowledges the 20-year journey of wheelchair tennis and its need for improving financial rewards as the sport matures in comparison to traditional games.
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