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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Yuki Bhambri criticises new mixed doubles format at US Open after soaring to career high in Dubai
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2 weeks, 3 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 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 …

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 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 …

Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are so many people attending the U.S. Open? It’s not just for the tennis . . .

Salon  

When a good friend reached out to ask if I’d like to attend the U.S. Open with her I jumped at the opportunity. “We need to plan our fits.” “We can dress so cute.” “And get the honey deuce.” Call it womanhood, call it brat summer, but I have a hunch that our instinctive, knee-jerk responses to the news that …

US Open day 10: Women’s world number One out as American domination continues
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open day 10: Women’s world number One out as American domination continues

The Independent  

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US Open: Doubles, like dating, is all about putting together a pair that can go the distance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Doubles, like dating, is all about putting together a pair that can go the distance

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Players at the U.S. Open describe doubles like dating: There’s the need to pick a partner, gauge chemistry, and then determine if they’ll stick it out for the long haul or go their separate ways — and then maybe get back together. “I’ve found partners, like, the day before sign-in,” said Bethanie Mattek-Sands, who has won nine …

U.S. Open tennis 2024: Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri move to second round with respective partners
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open tennis 2024: Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri move to second round with respective partners

The Hindu  

India's doubles players made a stupendous start at the U.S. Open with Davis Cupper N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri progressing to the men's doubles second round with their respective partners, in New York. Balaji, who has been doing well of late, and his Argentine partner Guido Andreozzi overcame a one-set deficit to beat New Zealand's Marcus Daniell and Mexico's …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the badminton competition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the badminton competition

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the badminton competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Beiwen Zhang, United States: After winning the women’s singles gold at the 2023 Pan American Games, the 33-year-old is the best shot at the first American badminton medal at the Olympics since its debut as a medal event in 1992. —Chen Yu Fei, China: The …

Rohan Bopanna explains why he will not play mixed doubles at Paris Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

Rohan Bopanna explains why he will not play mixed doubles at Paris Olympics

Live Mint  

Newly minted Australian Open champion Rohan Bopanna has revealed that he will not be participating at the mixed doubles event at the Paris Olympics this year. Bopanna had created history last week after he became the oldest grand slam winner after teaming up with his Australian partner Matthew Ebden to defeat the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori …

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 …

US Open 2023, Day 13 Order of Play: Gauff faces Sabalenka in women’s final, Pegula-Krajicek eye mixed doubles crown
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 13 Order of Play: Gauff faces Sabalenka in women’s final, Pegula-Krajicek eye mixed doubles crown

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will take on teenager and home favourite Coco Gauff in the duo’s maiden US Open final in New York on Saturday. COCO GAUFF VS ARYNA SABALENKA US OPEN FINAL LIVE UPDATES The order of play for penultimate day of this year’s edition also features the mixed doubles final. In the mixed doubles final, the local pair of Jessica …

US Open order of play and Tuesday’s tennis schedule
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open order of play and Tuesday’s tennis schedule

The Independent  

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US Open 2023: Final list of men’s and women’s seeds before draw ceremony
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Final list of men’s and women’s seeds before draw ceremony

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player in men’s and women’s singles respectively, are the top seeds for this year’s US Open. READ - When is US Open 2023 draw ceremony? The US Open 2023 will be held from August 28 to September 10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. After the withdrawal …

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 …

Mixed doubles snooker event to take place in Milton Keynes in September
2 years, 8 months ago

Mixed doubles snooker event to take place in Milton Keynes in September

The Independent  

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US OPEN 2021: Fans back; some stars out; line judges leave
3 years, 6 months ago

US OPEN 2021: Fans back; some stars out; line judges leave

India TV News  

Daniil Medvedev can offer a unique perspective on U.S. Open spectators: During his run to the final two years ago, he transformed from a “hated villain” who taunted the paying customers to a “fan favorite” backed by raucous support from some of those same folks. It's the fans, the fan base, the culture of New York, New Yorkers.” DJOKOVIC'S SHOT …

Swiss Open 2021: Full Schedule, Live Streaming, All You Need to Know
4 years ago

Swiss Open 2021: Full Schedule, Live Streaming, All You Need to Know

News 18  

The race to book a spot for the highly coveted Tokyo Olympics restarts as top shuttlers return to action in Basel, Switzerland, for the 2021 Swiss Open. The upcoming tournament, to be held from March 2 -7, could be fierce as the world’s best badminton players set their sights on winning the title and earning valuable points for the Olympics. …

US Open 2020 Women's Singles preview: COVID-19 withdrawals turn already unpredictable category into free-for-all
4 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2020 Women's Singles preview: COVID-19 withdrawals turn already unpredictable category into free-for-all

Firstpost  

It’s difficult to talk about sports in contemporary times without mentioning the coronavirus. The absence of these big names means the already fickle women’s category is now essentially a free-for-all, where just about anyone could win, but in spite of the unpredictability of the draw, at Firstpost.com, we will attempt to determine the potential outcome of all four quarters: First …

US Open: Bryan twins not in doubles entry list; Clijsters gets wild card - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 7 months ago

US Open: Bryan twins not in doubles entry list; Clijsters gets wild card - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Bob and Mike Bryan were not on the entry list released for men's doubles at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, possibly signaling the end of the 42-year-old American twins' record-breaking careers. The U.S. Tennis Association announced its women's and men's doubles fields, including wild cards. Three-time U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters received a wild-card entry in doubles to go along …

US Open organisers pleased with lineup despite dropouts - Sportstar
4 years, 7 months ago

US Open organisers pleased with lineup despite dropouts - Sportstar

The Hindu  

U.S. Open organisers said on Tuesday that they were happy with the slate of competitors for this year's tournament, despite numerous dropouts by high-profile names amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. One of tennis' four Grand Slams and the crown jewel of the U.S. tennis calendar, the U.S. Open usually attracts the world's greatest players to Flushing Meadows every year. This …

Barty joins players expressing concern over US Open timing
4 years, 9 months ago

Barty joins players expressing concern over US Open timing

The Hindu  

Ashleigh Barty has joined the ranks of high-profile players concerned over the staging of the U.S. Open while there’s still so much uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, winners of the last eight men’s major titles, have aired reservations about the potential restrictions on players, limits on player entourages and other changes being considered for the …

US Open: Mertens and Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Mertens and Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka won their first career Grand Slam title with a hard-fought 7-5 7-5 win over Ash Barty and Victoria Azarenka in the US Open doubles final on Sunday. The win denied Barty in her bid for back-to-back US Open doubles victories after claiming her maiden Grand Slam doubles title with CoCo Vandeweghe in New …

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 2019: Indian challenge ends with Rohan Bopanna's ouster from men's and mixed doubles events
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Indian challenge ends with Rohan Bopanna's ouster from men's and mixed doubles events

Firstpost  

In the singles event, Sumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran had suffered first-round defeats at the hands of Roger Federer and Daniil Medvedev respectively New York: India’s campaign at the US Open came to an end after Rohan Bopanna suffered twin defeats in both the men’s and mixed doubles events here. On Sunday night, the top-ranked Indian men’s doubles player and …

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 …

US Open 2017: Rohan Bopanna bows out in mixed doubles; Sania Mirza sole Indian remaining in the fray
7 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2017: Rohan Bopanna bows out in mixed doubles; Sania Mirza sole Indian remaining in the fray

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna’s campaign at the last Grand Slam of the season ended with defeat in the mixed doubles along with Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski. New York: Rohan Bopanna’s campaign at the last Grand Slam of the season ended with defeat in the mixed doubles along with Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski while India’s juniors also fizzled out in the singles in …

US Open 2017: Leander Paes-Purav Raja advance to 2nd round; Rohan Bopanna, Sania Mirza beaten
7 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2017: Leander Paes-Purav Raja advance to 2nd round; Rohan Bopanna, Sania Mirza beaten

Firstpost  

India’s Leander Paes and Purav Raja sailed into the men’s doubles second round in the pair’s first outing at a Grand Slam but Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of their respective events in the US Open. New York: India’s Leander Paes and Purav Raja sailed into the men’s doubles second round in the pair’s first outing at a …

Karolina Pliskova, Andy Murray lead direct-entry fields for US Open
7 years, 8 months ago

Karolina Pliskova, Andy Murray lead direct-entry fields for US Open

India TV News  

1 Karolina Pliskova and top-ranked man Andy Murray headline the direct entry lists for the U.S. Open. Pliskova, the 2016 runner-up at Flushing Meadows, is joined by four past U.S. Open champions: Angelique Kerber, Venus Williams, Sam Stosur and Svetlana Kuznetsova. Six-time U.S. Open champion Serena Williams and Bethanie Mattek-Sands are among the women who will not be competing in …

US Open 2016: Sania Mirza last Indian in the fray after Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna bow out
8 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2016: Sania Mirza last Indian in the fray after Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna bow out

Firstpost  

Sania Mirza and Barbara Strycova produced a solid performance against Nicole Gibbs and Nao Hibino to reach the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the US Open. New York: Sania Mirza and Barbara Strycova produced a solid performance against Nicole Gibbs and Nao Hibino to reach the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the US Open. Sania is the sole Indian left in the …

US Open: Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna out of men's doubles; Sania Mirza advances in mixed
8 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna out of men's doubles; Sania Mirza advances in mixed

Firstpost  

India’s top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US Open men’s doubles competition even as Sania Mirza progressed in the mixed doubles event with her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig. New York: India’s top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US Open men’s doubles competition even as Sania Mirza progressed in …

Doubles field looks stronger than singles in Chennai Open
10 years, 2 months ago

Doubles field looks stronger than singles in Chennai Open

India TV News  

Chennai: With some of the world's best players vying for the top honours, the doubles field of the upcoming ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament looks stronger than even the singles draw. Three of the top-20 singles players along with some of the world's top doubles specialists will compete for honours in the ensuing 20th edition of the event starting here …

Sania advances in US Open women, mixed doubles
10 years, 6 months ago

Sania advances in US Open women, mixed doubles

India TV News  

New York: It was a great day for Sania Mirza as she made it to the quarter-finals of women's doubles and the semi-final of mixed doubles at the US Open tennis event here. The top seeded pair of Sania and Bruno Soares made it to the semi-final of the mixed doubles with a 7-5, 2-6, 10-5 win over the sixth …

US Open: Paes-Stepanek, Sania-Cara win opening matches
10 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Paes-Stepanek, Sania-Cara win opening matches

Firstpost  

Leander Paes and Sania Mirza won their respective doubles matches to advance to the second round of the US Open at the Flushing Meadows New York: Indian tennis players Leander Paes and Sania Mirza won their respective doubles matches to advance to the second round of the US Open at the Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. Men’s doubles defending champions Paes …

Doubles do not get recognition like singles, laments Jwala Gutta
10 years, 7 months ago

Doubles do not get recognition like singles, laments Jwala Gutta

India TV News  

Glasgow: Just hours after winning silver in the Commonwealth Games, ace shuttler Jwala Gutta slammed discrimination of doubles game in India, saying that singles players were given more recognition in the country. Gutta and her partner Ashwini Ponnappa had failed to defend the gold they had won in 2010 Delhi Games after losing 17-21, 21-23 to Malaysian pair of Vivian …

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, …

US Open: Bopanna out of men's doubles
11 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Bopanna out of men's doubles

India TV News  

New York: India's Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin were knocked out of the US Open tennis men's doubles competition by the British pair of Colin Fleming and Jonathan Marray at the Flushing Meadows here. The sixth-seeded pair of Bopanna and Roger-Vasselin went down 4-6, 4-6 to the 12-seeded British duo in the third round here Sunday.However, other …

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