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7NEWS
8 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Nick Kyrgios links up with Naomi Osaka for revamped US Open mixed doubles
Nick Kyrgios has been tempted by the controversial new format of the US Open mixed doubles into signing up for the event in a blockbuster pairing with two-time women's singles winner Naomi Osaka. Kyrgios has been tormented by a succession of injuries in the last two-and-a-half years and only played six singles and three doubles matches since the start of 2023, winning one of each. But the prospect of the short-form event, and a star-studded cast, has persuaded him to enter along with a series of intriguing pairings. Only two of the 20 current top-10 male and female players have to date declined to put their names forward in a victory for the organisers' rebrand, the creation of which drew condemnation from regular doubles players including Australia's Ellen Perez. Men's No.1 Jannik Sinner has paired with American women's world No.9 Emma Navarro and men's No.2 Carlos Alcaraz with former US Open winner Emma Raducanu. Women's No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has linked up with men's No.19 Grigor Dimitrov. Men's No.9 Holger Rune and women's No.2 Coco Gauff are the current top-10 players not to have entered so far, nor have Australian No.1s Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina. The entry window closes on July 28. However, de Minaur said on Tuesday he and his British fiancée Kate Boulter, currently world No.39, were planning on doing so. 'We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us to and if they want us to,' he said. 'If that's an option, then we'll definitely be up for it.' Sixteen teams have signed up with the top eight, with the best combined singles ranking guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard, being ranked 633rd and 57th respectively, but given the revamp is aimed at attracting more fans, viewers and sponsors there is little doubt such a high-profile duo would get one. 'Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited,' US Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr said. 'It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it.' The attraction for many singles players is the shortened format and the timing, the event being played in the 'Fan Week' before the main draw. Most matches will be best-of-three sets played to four games instead of six, with a deciding point played at deuce. Tiebreakers would be at 4-4, while a first-to-10-points match tiebreaker would replace a third set. The final would be played to six games but still with no-advantage scoring and a 10-point match tiebreaker. This format, the selection criteria and the clash with singles qualifying, are reasons why established doubles players were unhappy. 'Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it,' Perez, a players' council representative, posted on X at the time of announcement. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who have entered but will need a wildcard given their singles rankings, said the changes were a 'profound injustice' that disrespects doubles players, describing the new event as a 'pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show'. 'Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations,' they added. Mixed doubles entry list Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios Qinwen Zheng and Jack Draper Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori
West Australian
9 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Nick Kyrgios could play mixed doubles with former world No.1 Naomi Osaka in controversial new format at US Open
Nick Kyrgios has signed up to play mixed doubles with former world No.1 Naomi Osaka in the controversial new format being unveiled at the US Open. But Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard to get into the event being played in 'Fan Week' before the main draw. The duo were among a raft of interesting pairings who registered, including former US Open winner Emma Raducanu and French Open champ Carlos Alcaraz. Alex de Minaur and his British fiancee Katie Boulter are also expected to sign up before the July 28 deadline to play the new format, which has so far attracted 16 teams including both world No.1s, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. The top eight with the best combined singles ranking will be guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios, who is ranked 633rd and has hardly played as he continues to battle injury, and Osaka, ranked 57th, would need a wildcard. Their drawing power, however, could guarantee a spot in the event that rankled traditional doubles players. 'Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited,' US Tennis Association chief executive Lew Sherr said. 'It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it.' Tournament organisers have radically changed the mixed-doubles format to involve the world's best players. Nine of the world's top-10 women and nine of the world's top-10 men are signed up. The matches will be staged on main courts, including Arthur Ashe, with the scoring system changed. Sets will only be played to four games, there will be a sudden-death deuce and a tie-break at 4-4, with a 10-point tie-break instead of the third set. The entire tournament will be played across just two days.
Perth Now
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kyrgios' surprise new US Open partner
Nick Kyrgios has signed up to play mixed doubles with former world No.1 Naomi Osaka in the controversial new format being unveiled at the US Open. But Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard to get into the event being played in 'Fan Week' before the main draw. The duo were among a raft of interesting pairings who registered, including former US Open winner Emma Raducanu and French Open champ Carlos Alcaraz. Alex de Minaur and his British fiancee Katie Boulter are also expected to sign up before the July 28 deadline to play the new format, which has so far attracted 16 teams including both world No.1s, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. The top eight with the best combined singles ranking will be guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios, who is ranked 633rd and has hardly played as he continues to battle injury, and Osaka, ranked 57th, would need a wildcard. Their drawing power, however, could guarantee a spot in the event that rankled traditional doubles players. 'Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited,' US Tennis Association chief executive Lew Sherr said. 'It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it.' Frances Tiafoe, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios in Melbourne in January. Mark Stewart Credit: News Corp Australia Tournament organisers have radically changed the mixed-doubles format to involve the world's best players. Nine of the world's top-10 women and nine of the world's top-10 men are signed up. The matches will be staged on main courts, including Arthur Ashe, with the scoring system changed. Sets will only be played to four games, there will be a sudden-death deuce and a tie-break at 4-4, with a 10-point tie-break instead of the third set. The entire tournament will be played across just two days.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'So good': Tennis world in frenzy over news about Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka
Tennis fans are frothing over the chance to see some of the world's best players team up in mixed doubles at the US Open, with Nick Kyrgios set to play with Naomi Osaka, and Carlos Alcaraz linking up with Emma Raducanu. US Open officials have completely revamped the mixed doubles format for this year's grand slam - a move that has proven controversial. Tradition has been thrown out the window in favour of a shorter format that will take place in the week before the singles competition begins. Most matches will be best-of-three sets played to four games instead of six, with a deciding point played at deuce. Tie-breakers will be played at 4-4 rather than 6-6, while a first-to-10-points match tie-breaker will replace a normal third set. The changes are designed to attract the world's best singles players to enter the mixed doubles, with priority given to those highest in the singles rankings. Because it will take place in the 'fan week' before the singles competition begins, some of the world's leading players will be free to take part. And it's sparked an overwhelming response from the players. Among the current top-10 singles players, only women's World No.2 Coco Gauff and men's No.9 Holger Rune haven't entered. Men's World No.1 Jannik Sinner has paired with American women's No.9 Emma Navarro, while men's No.2 Alcaraz will play with former US Open champion Emma Raducanu. Women's No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has linked up with men's No.19 Grigor Dimitrov, while Kyrgios and Osaka have also formed a team. Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard to gain entry, given they're ranked 633rd and 57th respectively. But given the revamped format is aimed at attracting more fans, viewers and sponsors, there's little chance such a high-profile pairing would be rejected. The top eight teams are determined on their combined singles ranking, while another eight teams will be given wildcards. Alcaraz revealed on Tuesday it was his suggestion to play with Raducanu, and the British star obliged. 'I was thinking that I couldn't play better if it wasn't with Emma,' the Spaniard said after beating Australia's Adam Walton 6-4 7-6 in the first round at Queen's. 'I just asked Emma if she wants to play doubles with me – I made that special request. 'She's going to be the boss. I've known Emma for a really long time and I have a really good relationship with her. We will try to win. But obviously it's going to be really, really fun.' RELATED: Alex de Minaur speaks out after 'difficult decision' before Wimbledon Aryna Sabalenka under fire over 'classless' act after French Open final US Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr said on Tuesday: "Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited. It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it." However the changes have been slammed in the doubles community, as many of the world's best players in the format will be frozen out. Many of the world's best doubles players are specialists in the format and rely on prize money from grand slams to get by. Aussie doubles specialist Ellen Perez said previously: "Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it." Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who have entered but will need a wildcard given their singles rankings, said the changes were a "profound injustice" that disrespects doubles players, describing the new event as a "pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show". They added: "Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations." Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur hasn't entered as yet, but said on Tuesday that he and his British fiancee Kate Boulter (currently World No.39) are planning on doing so. "We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us to and if they want us to," he said. "If that's an option, then we'll definitely be up for it." I'm so happy with ATP/WTA for this. — SniperWins (@SniperWins) June 17, 2025 Either this will be the most famous mixed doubles ever (because of the star power of players) or it'll be a pointless exhibition because of possible lack of seriousness from singles players for a doubles event. No in between! — Manohar Kanapaka (@mkanapaka) June 17, 2025 Whoa. The @usopen mixed doubles field is . . . spectacular. This is so clever and good. — Ashlee Vance (@ashleevance) June 17, 2025 Oh... WOWINCREDIBLE line up for the US Open Mixed DoublesSo goodHope it delivers like it should! — Tennis Talks (@TennisTalksPT) June 17, 2025 with AAP
The Advertiser
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Krygios hooks up with Osaka for US Open doubles revamp
Nick Kyrgios has been tempted by the controversial new format of the US Open mixed doubles into signing up for the event in a blockbuster pairing with two-time US Open women's singles winner Naomi Osaka. Kyrgios has been tormented by a succession of injuries in the last two-and-a-half years and only played six singles and three doubles matches since the start of 2023, winning one of each. But the prospect of the short-form event, and a star-studded cast, has persuaded him to enter along with a series of intriguing pairings. Only two of the 20 current top-10 male and female players have to date declined to put their names forward in a victory for the organisers' rebrand, the creation of which drew condemnation from regular doubles players including Australia's Ellen Perez. Men's No.1 Jannik Sinner has paired with American women's world No.9 Emma Navarro and men's No.2 Carlos Alcaraz with former US Open winner Emma Raducanu. Women's No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has linked up with men's No.19 Grigor Dimitrov. Men's No.9 Holger Rune and women's No.2 Coco Gauff are the current top-10 players not to have entered so far, nor have Australian No.1s Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina - the entry window closes on July 28. However, de Minaur said on Tuesday he and his British fiancee Kate Boulter, currently world No.39, were planning on doing so. "We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us to and if they want us to," he said. "If that's an option, then we'll definitely be up for it." Sixteen teams have signed up with the top eight with the best combined singles ranking guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard, being ranked 633rd and 57th respectively, but given the revamp is aimed at attracting more fans, viewers and sponsors there is little doubt such a high-profile duo would get one. "Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited," US Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr said. "It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it." The attraction for many singles players is the shortened format and the timing, the event being played in the "Fan Week" before the main draw. Most matches will be best-of-three sets played to four games instead of six, with a deciding point played at deuce. Tiebreakers would be at 4-4, while a first-to-10-points match tiebreaker would replace a third set. The final would be played to six games but still with no-advantage scoring and a 10-point match tiebreaker. This format, the selection criteria and the clash with singles qualifying, are reasons why established doubles players were unhappy. "Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it," Perez, a players' council representative, posted on X at the time of announcement. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who have entered but will need a wildcard given their singles rankings, said the changes were a "profound injustice" that disrespects doubles players, describing the new event as a "pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show". "Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations," they added. MIXED DOUBLES ENTRY LIST Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios Qinwen Zheng and Jack Draper Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori Nick Kyrgios has been tempted by the controversial new format of the US Open mixed doubles into signing up for the event in a blockbuster pairing with two-time US Open women's singles winner Naomi Osaka. Kyrgios has been tormented by a succession of injuries in the last two-and-a-half years and only played six singles and three doubles matches since the start of 2023, winning one of each. But the prospect of the short-form event, and a star-studded cast, has persuaded him to enter along with a series of intriguing pairings. Only two of the 20 current top-10 male and female players have to date declined to put their names forward in a victory for the organisers' rebrand, the creation of which drew condemnation from regular doubles players including Australia's Ellen Perez. Men's No.1 Jannik Sinner has paired with American women's world No.9 Emma Navarro and men's No.2 Carlos Alcaraz with former US Open winner Emma Raducanu. Women's No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has linked up with men's No.19 Grigor Dimitrov. Men's No.9 Holger Rune and women's No.2 Coco Gauff are the current top-10 players not to have entered so far, nor have Australian No.1s Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina - the entry window closes on July 28. However, de Minaur said on Tuesday he and his British fiancee Kate Boulter, currently world No.39, were planning on doing so. "We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us to and if they want us to," he said. "If that's an option, then we'll definitely be up for it." Sixteen teams have signed up with the top eight with the best combined singles ranking guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard, being ranked 633rd and 57th respectively, but given the revamp is aimed at attracting more fans, viewers and sponsors there is little doubt such a high-profile duo would get one. "Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited," US Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr said. "It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it." The attraction for many singles players is the shortened format and the timing, the event being played in the "Fan Week" before the main draw. Most matches will be best-of-three sets played to four games instead of six, with a deciding point played at deuce. Tiebreakers would be at 4-4, while a first-to-10-points match tiebreaker would replace a third set. The final would be played to six games but still with no-advantage scoring and a 10-point match tiebreaker. This format, the selection criteria and the clash with singles qualifying, are reasons why established doubles players were unhappy. "Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it," Perez, a players' council representative, posted on X at the time of announcement. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who have entered but will need a wildcard given their singles rankings, said the changes were a "profound injustice" that disrespects doubles players, describing the new event as a "pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show". "Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations," they added. MIXED DOUBLES ENTRY LIST Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios Qinwen Zheng and Jack Draper Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori Nick Kyrgios has been tempted by the controversial new format of the US Open mixed doubles into signing up for the event in a blockbuster pairing with two-time US Open women's singles winner Naomi Osaka. Kyrgios has been tormented by a succession of injuries in the last two-and-a-half years and only played six singles and three doubles matches since the start of 2023, winning one of each. But the prospect of the short-form event, and a star-studded cast, has persuaded him to enter along with a series of intriguing pairings. Only two of the 20 current top-10 male and female players have to date declined to put their names forward in a victory for the organisers' rebrand, the creation of which drew condemnation from regular doubles players including Australia's Ellen Perez. Men's No.1 Jannik Sinner has paired with American women's world No.9 Emma Navarro and men's No.2 Carlos Alcaraz with former US Open winner Emma Raducanu. Women's No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has linked up with men's No.19 Grigor Dimitrov. Men's No.9 Holger Rune and women's No.2 Coco Gauff are the current top-10 players not to have entered so far, nor have Australian No.1s Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina - the entry window closes on July 28. However, de Minaur said on Tuesday he and his British fiancee Kate Boulter, currently world No.39, were planning on doing so. "We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us to and if they want us to," he said. "If that's an option, then we'll definitely be up for it." Sixteen teams have signed up with the top eight with the best combined singles ranking guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard, being ranked 633rd and 57th respectively, but given the revamp is aimed at attracting more fans, viewers and sponsors there is little doubt such a high-profile duo would get one. "Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited," US Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr said. "It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it." The attraction for many singles players is the shortened format and the timing, the event being played in the "Fan Week" before the main draw. Most matches will be best-of-three sets played to four games instead of six, with a deciding point played at deuce. Tiebreakers would be at 4-4, while a first-to-10-points match tiebreaker would replace a third set. The final would be played to six games but still with no-advantage scoring and a 10-point match tiebreaker. This format, the selection criteria and the clash with singles qualifying, are reasons why established doubles players were unhappy. "Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it," Perez, a players' council representative, posted on X at the time of announcement. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who have entered but will need a wildcard given their singles rankings, said the changes were a "profound injustice" that disrespects doubles players, describing the new event as a "pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show". "Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations," they added. MIXED DOUBLES ENTRY LIST Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios Qinwen Zheng and Jack Draper Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori Nick Kyrgios has been tempted by the controversial new format of the US Open mixed doubles into signing up for the event in a blockbuster pairing with two-time US Open women's singles winner Naomi Osaka. Kyrgios has been tormented by a succession of injuries in the last two-and-a-half years and only played six singles and three doubles matches since the start of 2023, winning one of each. But the prospect of the short-form event, and a star-studded cast, has persuaded him to enter along with a series of intriguing pairings. Only two of the 20 current top-10 male and female players have to date declined to put their names forward in a victory for the organisers' rebrand, the creation of which drew condemnation from regular doubles players including Australia's Ellen Perez. Men's No.1 Jannik Sinner has paired with American women's world No.9 Emma Navarro and men's No.2 Carlos Alcaraz with former US Open winner Emma Raducanu. Women's No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has linked up with men's No.19 Grigor Dimitrov. Men's No.9 Holger Rune and women's No.2 Coco Gauff are the current top-10 players not to have entered so far, nor have Australian No.1s Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina - the entry window closes on July 28. However, de Minaur said on Tuesday he and his British fiancee Kate Boulter, currently world No.39, were planning on doing so. "We're definitely going to be keen to try and play if they allow us to and if they want us to," he said. "If that's an option, then we'll definitely be up for it." Sixteen teams have signed up with the top eight with the best combined singles ranking guaranteed a place along with eight wildcard entries. Kyrgios and Osaka would need a wildcard, being ranked 633rd and 57th respectively, but given the revamp is aimed at attracting more fans, viewers and sponsors there is little doubt such a high-profile duo would get one. "Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited," US Tennis Association CEO Lew Sherr said. "It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it." The attraction for many singles players is the shortened format and the timing, the event being played in the "Fan Week" before the main draw. Most matches will be best-of-three sets played to four games instead of six, with a deciding point played at deuce. Tiebreakers would be at 4-4, while a first-to-10-points match tiebreaker would replace a third set. The final would be played to six games but still with no-advantage scoring and a 10-point match tiebreaker. This format, the selection criteria and the clash with singles qualifying, are reasons why established doubles players were unhappy. "Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past without actually saying it," Perez, a players' council representative, posted on X at the time of announcement. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who have entered but will need a wildcard given their singles rankings, said the changes were a "profound injustice" that disrespects doubles players, describing the new event as a "pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show". "Making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations," they added. MIXED DOUBLES ENTRY LIST Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios Qinwen Zheng and Jack Draper Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori
