"Sara Errani expressed concerns about the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, stating that excluding true doubles players from competing undermines the integrity of the sport. Her comparison to Olympic events highlights the disparity between singles and doubles participation."
"The mixed doubles tournament at the U.S. Open features a $1 million prize for the winning team, attracting top singles players, yet drawing criticism from established doubles pairs who feel sidelined."
The U.S. Open's mixed doubles tournament now offers a $1 million prize to the winning team, featuring prominent singles champions like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek. However, established doubles players, such as Sara Errani, criticize the exclusion of dedicated doubles teams from the competition, contending that this undermines the integrity of the sport. With only two dedicated doubles teams participating, the tournament's structure raises concerns about loyalty to traditional doubles players and the overall representation in the event.
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