Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open uproar
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open uproar

The Hindu  

The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open’s move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts. Last year’s US Open mixed doubles winners, Italian duo Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, called the changes a “profound injustice”. “Mixed doubles is a fantastic showcase for tennis, and one of the only opportunities in world sport where men and women can compete alongside and against each other,” it said in a statement. “We are always exploring new ways to elevate the sport, and while promoting men’s, women’s and mixed doubles is a key priority for AO 26, we have no plans to change the current format of the mixed doubles championship at the AO.” US Open organisers said the “groundbreaking” move was designed to entice more singles players to mixed doubles -- potentially limiting opportunities for doubles specialists.

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Yuki Bhambri criticises new mixed doubles format at US Open after soaring to career high in Dubai
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Yuki Bhambri criticises new mixed doubles format at US Open after soaring to career high in Dubai

The Hindu  

Yuki Bhambri took a significant step in his upward trajectory as a doubles specialist in April last year when he found a stable and quality partner in 6’8” tall Frenchman Albano Olivetti. The Indian, along with Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, stunned the top two doubles teams in the world on the way to win the Dubai Tennis Championships, an ATP 500 …

Doubles fault or an attempt to make double popular?
1 month, 1 week ago

Doubles fault or an attempt to make double popular?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai : For a few years, tennis has looked at ways to make doubles more popular. On Tuesday, the United States Tennis Association put out a statement announcing a major revamp of the mixed doubles event at this season’s US Open. “In our opinion making decisions just following the logic of profit is profoundly wrong in some situations,” last year’s …

Explained: What is the US Open's new mixed doubles format and why is it facing criticism?
1 month, 1 week ago

Explained: What is the US Open's new mixed doubles format and why is it facing criticism?

Firstpost  

The United States Tennis Association has announced a new mixed doubles format for US Open 2025 in a bid to draw participation from more prominent singles players. Going one step further, the USTA has now introduced a new mixed doubles format, in a bid to draw more prominent singles players into playing mixed doubles tennis. To attract singles players in …

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts. US tennis chiefs announced on Tuesday that mixed doubles at Flushing Meadows would become a standalone event in the week leading up to the main draw, with matches best of three sets, …

US Open organisers lashed for 'terribly shocking' mixed doubles change
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1 month, 1 week ago

US Open organisers lashed for 'terribly shocking' mixed doubles change

ABC  

Tennis stars have criticised US Open officials for scheduling the mixed doubles during fan week at this year's tournament, slamming the move as "terrible" and "disrespectful". The scenes that greeted Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic's doubles matches at the Brisbane International were among the most raucous of the entire week, but seven-time major winner Jamie Murray says doubles is dying. …

U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori call new event ‘profound injustice’
1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori call new event ‘profound injustice’

New York Times  

The defending U.S. Open mixed doubles champions, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, have slammed the tournament’s new format for 2025, calling it “a profound injustice” and “a pseudo-exhibition.” The United States Tennis Association announced Tuesday that this year’s mixed doubles event will be slimmed down from 32 to 16 pairs, with eight of those decided on players’ singles rankings. We …

US Open announces radical mixed doubles change as event targets top singles players
1 month, 1 week ago

US Open announces radical mixed doubles change as event targets top singles players

The Independent  

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US Open introduces new mixed doubles format for 2025 season; how it is different from previous editions?
1 month, 1 week ago

US Open introduces new mixed doubles format for 2025 season; how it is different from previous editions?

Live Mint  

In a bid to attract more top singles players in the doubles, the US Open has decided to move its mixed doubles championship a week before the tournament starts with a revamped format in place. With 16 teams to compete, the US Open mixed doubles championship will be played over two days in shorter matches. How 2025 US Open mixed …

US Open revamps mixed doubles format, adds $1 million prize money to attract singles stars
1 month, 1 week ago

US Open revamps mixed doubles format, adds $1 million prize money to attract singles stars

The Hindu  

The US Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before the tournament begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title. Sherr said the USTA had discussed a format change in previous years but the idea truly picked up steam after last year, when a …

US Open revamps mixed doubles format and adds $1 million prize in quest to get singles stars to play
1 month, 1 week ago

US Open revamps mixed doubles format and adds $1 million prize in quest to get singles stars to play

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before the tournament begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title. Sherr said the USTA had discussed a format change in previous years but the idea truly picked up steam after last …

The U.S. Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The U.S. Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025

The Hindu  

The U.S. Open is expanding to 15 days this year, shifting to a Sunday start for the first time in the Open era that began in 1968. The extra day puts the U.S. Open in line with the Australian Open, which switched its start from Monday to Sunday a year ago, and the French Open, which was the first tennis …

Australian Open: Gadecki, Peers win first all-Aussie mixed doubles final in 58 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Gadecki, Peers win first all-Aussie mixed doubles final in 58 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Olivia Gadecki and John Peers combined for a 3-6, 6-4, 10-6 victory over John-Patrick Smith and Kimberly Birrell on Friday to win the first all-Aussie Australian Open mixed doubles final since 1967. Peers added to his collection which already included an Olympic gold medal and an Australian Open title in men's doubles, and a mixed doubles title at the …

Gadecki, Peers win the first all-Aussie mixed doubles final in 58 years at the Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gadecki, Peers win the first all-Aussie mixed doubles final in 58 years at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olivia Gadecki and John Peers combined for a 3-6, 6-4, 10-6 victory over John-Patrick Smith and Kimberly Birrell on Friday to win the first all-Aussie Australian Open mixed doubles final since 1967. Peers added to his collection which already included an Olympic gold medal and an Australian Open title in men’s doubles, and a mixed doubles title …

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson of Australia win the US Open men’s doubles title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson of Australia win the US Open men’s doubles title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After a couple of new chances to win a Grand Slam title slipped away at the U.S. Open, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson couldn’t help thinking about what happened at Wimbledon. Purcell and Thompson won the U.S. Open men’s doubles championship Saturday, avoiding another late collapse and beating the 10th-seeded German team of Kevin Krawietz and Tim …

US Open 2023: Danilina and Heliovaara win mixed doubles title
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Danilina and Heliovaara win mixed doubles title

The Hindu  

Anna Danilina and Harri Heliovaara, who met by chance just over a week ago, became first-time Grand Slam champions with a 6-3, 6-4 win over top-seeded Americans Jessica Pegula and Austin Krajicek in the U.S. Open mixed doubles final on Saturday. To many more.” What a Grand Slam mixed doubles title means for Harri Heliovaara and Anna Danilina! pic.twitter.com/TnLOIVlriZ — …

Danilina and Heliovaara win US Open mixed doubles title, defeating Americans Pegula and Krajicek
1 year, 6 months ago

Danilina and Heliovaara win US Open mixed doubles title, defeating Americans Pegula and Krajicek

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Anna Danilina and Harri Heliovaara won the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship Saturday, the first-time partners defeating top-seeded Americans Jessica Pegula and Austin Krajicek 6-3, 6-4. 3 in singles, hasn’t been past the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam in singles and lost in the 2022 French Open women’s doubles final with American Coco Gauff. With members of …

Brazilians win Australian Open mixed doubles title
2 years, 1 month ago

Brazilians win Australian Open mixed doubles title

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos beat India’s Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna 7-6, 6-2 on Friday to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title in Mirza’s last match at a Grand Slam tournament before she retires. Mirza, who has won six Grand Slam doubles championships — three in mixed, including the 2009 Australian …

Australian Open day 11: Women’s final line-up decided
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open day 11: Women’s final line-up decided

The Independent  

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Indians at Australian Open 2023, January 21 schedule: Sania-Bopanna in mixed doubles action
2 years, 2 months ago

Indians at Australian Open 2023, January 21 schedule: Sania-Bopanna in mixed doubles action

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza begins her mixed doubles campaign at her final Australian Open on Saturday, partnering compatriot Rohan Bopanna. READ: Sania Mirza begins final Australian Open campaign with win in women’s doubles opening round In junior boys’ singles, Manas Dhamne and Aryan Shah will play their opening round fixtures. Here is the list of fixtures involving Indians on day six of …

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis Win Men's Doubles Title
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis Win Men's Doubles Title

News 18  

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis overcame compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in straight sets in an all-Australian final to clinch the men’s doubles title at 2022 Australian Open here on Saturday. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, playing their fourth event together, won the final 7-5, 6-4 to claim their maiden Grand Slam doubles title. With that, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis won their …

Australian Open confirms major move for women’s tennis
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian Open confirms major move for women’s tennis

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will join the other majors in having both men's semifinals played on the same day from next year with the women's last-four stage matches moving to an evening prime time slot as part of fixture shake-up, the organisers said on Friday. The women's semifinals have previously been played on Thursday afternoon in the season's first major at …

Australian Open: Big week as tune-up tournaments to Grand Slam set to start
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Big week as tune-up tournaments to Grand Slam set to start

India TV News  

The last group of quarantined players in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open and a week of tune-up tournaments was set to leave their hotels at midnight Saturday night, ending a mammoth two-week effort to reduce the chance of any international arrivals bringing the coronavirus Down Under. Melbourne Park, site of the Australian Open, was busy Saturday with all but …

Australian Open 2020: Rajeev Ram, Joe Salisbury beat Australian pair of Max Purcell and Luke Saville to clinch men's doubles title
5 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2020: Rajeev Ram, Joe Salisbury beat Australian pair of Max Purcell and Luke Saville to clinch men's doubles title

Firstpost  

Rajeev Ram’s decision to focus on the men’s doubles paid off when he teamed with Joe Salisbury to win the Australian Open title. Melbourne: Rajeev Ram’s decision to focus on the men’s doubles paid off when he teamed with Joe Salisbury to win the Australian Open title. It’s Ram’s second Grand Slam title — he combined with Barbora Krejcikova to …

US Open 2019: Jamie Murray, Bethanie Mattek-Sands become first mixed-doubles duo to win second consecutive title at Flushing Meadows
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Jamie Murray, Bethanie Mattek-Sands become first mixed-doubles duo to win second consecutive title at Flushing Meadows

Firstpost  

Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands beat top seeds Chan Hao-Ching and Michael Venus 6-2, 6-3 in an hour to capture the crown New York: Britain’s Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States captured their second consecutive US Open mixed doubles title on Saturday, defeating top seeds Chan Hao-Ching and Michael Venus 6-2, 6-3. They became the first mixed …

US Open 2017: Martin Hingis and Jamie Murray win mixed doubles title for second Grand Slam together
7 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2017: Martin Hingis and Jamie Murray win mixed doubles title for second Grand Slam together

Firstpost  

Martina Hingis and Jamie Murray fought off a match point to defeat Chan Hao-ching and Michael Venus 6-1, 4-6 to claim the US Open mixed doubles title on Saturday. New York: Switzerland’s Martina Hingis and Britain’s Jamie Murray fought off a match point to defeat Chan Hao-ching and Michael Venus 6-1, 4-6 to claim the US Open mixed doubles title …

Saina Mirza-Ivan Dodig lose in Australian Open mixed doubles final - Highlights
8 years, 1 month ago

Saina Mirza-Ivan Dodig lose in Australian Open mixed doubles final - Highlights

Hindustan Times  

Abigail Spears-Jan Sebastian Cabal are the 2017 Australian Open mixed doubles champions after defeating Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig 6-2,6-4 in the final. Abigail Spears-Jan Sebastian Cabal beat Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig 6-2,6-4 in the final to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title. Abigail Speers of the US and Juan Sebastian Cabal of Colombia celebrate after defeating India's Sania Mirza and Ivan …

Australian Open: Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig storm into Mixed Doubles finals
8 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig storm into Mixed Doubles finals

India TV News  

Sania Mirza put herself in contention for a seventh Grand Slam title as she breezed into the Australian Open mixed doubles final with Ivan Dodig, beating local favourites Samantha Stosur and Sam Groth here today. Sania has won three mixed doubles titles, the last being the 2014 US Open with Brazilian Bruno Soares. With Dodig, she had an opportunity to …

Australian Open: Match-fixing concerns in mixed doubles match as bookmaker reportedly suspends betting
9 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Match-fixing concerns in mixed doubles match as bookmaker reportedly suspends betting

ABC  

An online bookmaker has reportedly suspended betting on a mixed doubles match at the Australian Open, amid concerns of possible match-fixing. Key points: Reports the doubles match, between Czech Republic's Andrea Hlavackova and Poland's Lukasz Kubot, and Spain's Lara Arruabarrena and David Marrero, was fixed Online betting agency Pinnacle Sports received large bets from a small number of people Agency …

Australian Open 2015: Sania, Paes reach mixed doubles quarters
10 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2015: Sania, Paes reach mixed doubles quarters

India TV News  

Melbourne: Sania Mirza and Leander Paes carved out contrasting wins with different partners to reach the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the Australian Open tennis tournament here today. Top seeds Sania and her Brazilian partner Bruno Soares edged past Abigail Spears and Santiago Gonzalez 7-5 6-7 10-8 before seventh seeds Paes and Martina Hingis outplayed the Spanish combine of Anabel Medina …

Australian Open 2015: Paes, Bopanna, Sania crashes out of doubles
10 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2015: Paes, Bopanna, Sania crashes out of doubles

India TV News  

Melbourne: On a largely disappointing day for Indian tennis players, Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza lost their respective doubles matches in the second round of the Australian Open leaving the country's challenge restricted to the mixed doubles competition. Sania, who recently reached her career best doubles ranking of No.5 for the second time, and her Chinese Taipei partner …

Australian Open: Results, day 5
11 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Results, day 5

India TV News  

Melbourne, Australia: Results Friday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park : Men's SinglesThird RoundDavid Ferrer, Spain, def. Benjamin Mitchell, Australia, and Jordan Thompson, Australia, 6-1, 6-3.First RoundBob Bryan, United States, and Mike Bryan, United States vs. Paul Hanley, Australia, and Jonathan Marray, Britain, PostponedDavid Marrero, Spain, and Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Varvara Lepchenko, United States, and Ioana Raluca Olaru, …

Australian Open: Results, day 3
11 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Results, day 3

India TV News  

Melbourne, Australia: Results Wednesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park : Men's SinglesSecond RoundNovak Djokovic, Serbia, def. Pablo Andujar, Spain, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3.Sam Querrey, United States, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 7-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1.Women's SinglesSerena Williams, United States, def. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, and Joao Sousa, Portugal, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.Women's DoublesKveta Peschke, Czech Republic, and Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, def. …

Paes-Vesnina In Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final
13 years, 1 month ago

Paes-Vesnina In Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final

India TV News  

Melbourne, Jan 27: Leander Paes is in line to win two Slam titles as he and Elena Vesnina reached the mixed doubles summit clash even as Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi bowed out after their semifinal defeat at the Australian Open on Friday. Fifth seeds Paes and Vesnina came from behind to tame a fighting Italian pair of Roberta Vinci …

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