Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles competition
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Indian Express
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With a new format, in US Open Mixed Doubles, charges of gimmickry will be difficult to avoid
The mixed doubles events at major tennis tournaments have, over the years, become sideshows. The biggest players in the world do not play, audience and viewership numbers have dwindled, prize money (in relative terms) has stagnated, and the standard of competition has come down. The US Open's organisers may claim to have a solution. This year's revamped mixed doubles competition, which kicked off on Tuesday, is complete with a new format, a big increase in prize money, some of the top singles stars, controversy, and expectations. It is American tennis's big commercial bet of 2025. The US Open is making sure the big names play this week. The matches will be shorter and quicker — sets will go till four games, and there is no deuce. All this is likely to give the mixed doubles event an exhibition-like feel. The Open proved the perfect category to trial the new format. But there are riders to go with the promotional drive. There have been concerns about a major trophy being devalued as a mere commercial ploy — an oversized trailer for the major production a week later. Especially with the top doubles players finding little space among the singles stars loaded in the 16 teams. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's highly anticipated final in Cincinnati on Monday was a damp squib that saw the Italian World No 1 retire due to illness and miss out on the event in New York. Alcaraz, as well as women's champion Iga Swiatek, both showed up on Tuesday less than 24 hours after winning their tournaments, showcasing just how seriously the top names are taking the event. In order to truly make mixed doubles matter again, the bodies in charge of the game will have to emphasise its significance as a genuine sporting spectacle and retain its special character. As long as it stays a gimmick, it will be a swing and a miss, no matter how much money it makes.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'I love it': Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz surprise fans with US Open mixed doubles debut and stir romance rumors
'I love it': Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz surprise fans with US Open mixed doubles debut and stir romance rumors (Image Via Google) Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up for their first mixed doubles match at the 2025 US Open on August 19, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The pair faced British No. 1 Jack Draper and American Jessica Pegula in the opening round of the revamped $1 million mixed doubles event. Fans quickly dubbed the duo 'Raducaraz,' and their pairing sparked relationship rumors after Raducanu was spotted supporting Alcaraz at Queen's in June. Both players expressed excitement about playing together on the court. Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz's mixed doubles debut ends in straight sets Despite showing occasional glimpses of chemistry and fun teamwork, Raducanu and Alcaraz lost the match 4-2, 4-2 in just 50 minutes. The British No.1 and Spanish superstar laughed, chatted and celebrated small wins at certain points to keep their spirits up despite losing the first set. Then Alcaraz produced a stunning around-the-net shot in the second set. Both Raducanu and Alcaraz regularly discussed tactics during their changeovers; however, Draper and Pegula, who were the tournament's number one seeds, were always in control and went on to win. Both players arrived in New York late on Monday evening, having flown in late from Cincinnati, where Alcaraz had just won the singles. Alcaraz said, 'The scheduling isn't the best, playing tomorrow… but the concept of the tournament I love it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Things Women Should NEVER Wear! Undo I'm going to have so much fun playing with Emma.' Also Read: 'Does Anyone Really Care About Her?': Andy Roddick Delivers Sharp Message As Iga Swiatek Gets Disrespected Following Cincinnati Open Victory US Open mixed doubles sparks excitement and speculation The 2025 US Open mixed doubles event invites top singles players to come together to form a team to compete for a $1 million payday and attract large crowds to both Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium. Other pairings of interest are Iga Swiatek with Casper Ruud and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. The ongoing withdrawals of players like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner had changed the draw prior to the event. While Raducanu and Alcaraz had a very short debut, their pairing has peaked the fans' curiosity for their pairing given their play on court and the ongoing interest on their off-court chemistry. This event gives spectators the rare opportunity to see top singles stars partner up in a fast-paced, high-paced format, while waiting for the main singles draw of the tournament to commence on August 24. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles competition
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open mixed doubles event, where he was going to partner Katerina Siniakova , a day after illness forced the world number one to retire five games into his Cincinnati Open final. Sinner, the reigning Australian Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion, looked uncomfortable in sweltering conditions on Monday at Cincinnati where he retired after falling behind 5-0 to Carlos Alcaraz in the first set. "Yesterday I didn't feel great and I'm really sorry to disappoint you. Thank you so much to everyone supporting me on-site and from home, your support means the world," world number one Sinner posted on X on Tuesday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An Najaf: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo "Congrats to @carlosalcaraz and his team, you're having an incredible season and I wish you all the best for what's ahead. Now it's time to rest a couple of days before getting back to work." The reimagined mixed doubles competition , a two-day event featuring 16 teams, began on Tuesday but the official draw and order of play no longer featured the Sinner-Siniakova entry. Live Events Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison replaced the Sinner-Siniakova partnership in the draw and will play Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev in the first round. The main singles draw at the U.S. Open is scheduled to begin on Sunday.
