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Thinking a bit more about this - I'm wondering what people think the reasons are that they didn't at least make 4 of the 16 spots open to entries based on doubles rankings to give it some kind of increased sense of legitimacy - for me that would have really made it much more palatable to call it a Grand Slam then. I would think something like that might have meant less tennis enthusiasts were put off the idea and make it seem more of an attractive event long term. To me it feels like top players might be thinking they'll give it a go this once but probably not in future years (I'm not basing that one owt I've heard just my thinking).

What do others on here feel would have been enough to make it legitimate enough as a transition into a new kind of event that might be taken seriously long term. Also what do you think is motivating the singles players to say yes to it? The prize money is that high really.

 They went the player route they did purely for bums on seats/ turning the TV on. Nothing more than that. And hoping the resulting pairs would create a narrative as a result.

$1m - not sure, it isnt massive to some of the players involved, I agree, but perhaps the players saw it as a chance to play and get into the groove on the big arena, sort of a practice with the chance of a bit of dosh and a slam title at the end of it?



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I doubt long term legitimacy is at the forefront of the USTA's minds. They've written off the existing mixed doubles format, amd they see it as a focal point for US Open Fan Week. Or as we'll come to know it, Week 1 of a three-week Slam. Don't think there's any going back. We'll maybe Cincinnati will end on a Sunday in future.

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Not entirely sure when it is due to hit, but this storm/ exhurricane called Erin seems like it could drop a lot of rain on the east coast later. Not sure if US tennis is going to be hit hard, but feels like we could see some big rain delays?

Do Ashe and Armstrong have roofs on them? Obviously the qualies courts won't?

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Yes they both have roofs

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seagull wrote:

Yes they both have roofs

 Thanks Seagull. 

so, Alcaraz v Sinner and Swiatek also playing in Cinci final tonight - lets see whos still standing for this tomorrow?! 



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Sinner retired in his Cinci final this evening - hard to see him rocking up tomorrow? Siniakova could be looking for another partner, maybe?

Or whatever the rules are at this stage ?

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Jon Wertheim tweeted on X that if Sinner pulls out, Rajeev Ram should take his place.

Mardy Fish replied or get an actual tennis player.

Ouch, Mardy - his feud with Ram rumbles on since he didnt pick him for DC or Olympics when Fish was DC captain.

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JonH comes home wrote:

Jon Wertheim tweeted on X that if Sinner pulls out, Rajeev Ram should take his place.

Mardy Fish replied or get an actual tennis player.

Ouch, Mardy - his feud with Ram rumbles on since he didnt pick him for DC or Olympics when Fish was DC captain.

 Yikes. And Mardy has how many GS titles? Lol



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x.com/mardyfish/status/1957586396128113113

Good to see a lot of folks piled on Fish

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Have to say Ive zero interest in this

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If the Brits pairs don't win, I hope it goes to Errani and Vassassouri. That would be a thought one for the organisers to stomach!

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9vicman wrote:

I doubt long term legitimacy is at the forefront of the USTA's minds. They've written off the existing mixed doubles format, amd they see it as a focal point for US Open Fan Week. Or as we'll come to know it, Week 1 of a three-week Slam. Don't think there's any going back. We'll maybe Cincinnati will end on a Sunday in future.

The Beeb puts the arguments for & against the new all-singing, all-dancing format.  Mike Bryan quoted in its defence.  I can't say it floats my boat!  no

If Jack & Pegula beat Emma & Alcaraz, this thread will be moved back to the men's forum.   



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Stircrazy wrote:
9vicman wrote:

I doubt long term legitimacy is at the forefront of the USTA's minds. They've written off the existing mixed doubles format, amd they see it as a focal point for US Open Fan Week. Or as we'll come to know it, Week 1 of a three-week Slam. Don't think there's any going back. We'll maybe Cincinnati will end on a Sunday in future.

The Beeb puts the arguments for & against the new all-singing, all-dancing format.  Mike Bryan quoted in its defence.  I can't say it floats my boat!  no

If Jack & Pegula beat Emma & Alcaraz, this thread will be moved back to the men's forum.   

 Oh, a mens versus womens forum battle royale between Jack and Emma and partners! Whoop, whoop! 



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Sinner has withdrawn.

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Sinner has withdrawn.

 Not surprising. Replaced by Collins and Harrison as the pair with the highest combined singles ranking from those that had already entered



-- Edited by the addict on Tuesday 19th of August 2025 03:09:59 PM

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