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jb288 · Satellite level

RE: Week 34 - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, NY, USA (hard) - MIXED DOUBLES

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
All about the money - the stadiums look like they are sold out.

Well, that's good

It's a democracy and if that's what the majority want, then OK

However, it's early days, it might also be the people giving it a go, seeing what it's about, and then going, hmm, not sure I'll bother next time

But as posted before, the true diehard tennis fans don't need this run-up event because we have a serious quali event going on

For the people who just want to see the top players, the new format is good for them

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

9vicman wrote:
Very cold...

Arent they supposed to be good mates?

wolf · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
MrTSymonds wrote:
Sinner has withdrawn.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

Christian Harrison does not have a singles ranking...

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
L16: (1) Jessica Pegula (USA) & Jack Draper CR 9/286 (4/82+5/204) defeated Emma Raducanu & Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) CR 41/0 (39/275+2/0) by 4-2 4-2

QF: (1) Jessica Pegula (USA) & Jack Draper CR 9/286 (4/82+5/204) vs Mirra Andreeva & Daniil Medvedev (***/***) CR 18/UNR (5/14+13/0)

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

When did Jack get a lightning bolt tattoo on his left arm? Maybe hes had it a while but I missed that!

9vicman · Futures qualifying

JonH comes home wrote:
9vicman wrote:
Very cold...
Arent they supposed to be good mates?

Some might say very good. But there was one hug missing here: https://x.com/bethdutton_k/status/1957893439455990017

the addict · Tennis legend

wolf wrote:
the addict wrote:
MrTSymonds wrote:
Sinner has withdrawn.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
Christian Harrison does not have a singles ranking...

Just quoting the USO website ! "they were the duo with the highest combined singles ranking that signed in by 10:30 a.m. today. Priority for the alternate was given to those that had been entered by the initial July 28 deadline."

(Managed to find this migrating thread)

-- Edited by the addict on Tuesday 19th of August 2025 10:39:33 PM

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

9vicman wrote:
JonH comes home wrote:
9vicman wrote:
Very cold...
Arent they supposed to be good mates?
Some might say very good. But there was one hug missing here: https://x.com/bethdutton_k/status/1957893439455990017

I mean Jack looked like he was good for a hug ( he hugs everyone!) but Emma avoided it. Maybe too close to home?!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Jack and Pegula won 1 and 1 to get to the semis.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

So, lets say Jack and Pegula win this thing? How would people rate that? Would Jack be regarded by you as a grand slam champion?

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

QF: (1) Jessica Pegula (USA) & Jack Draper CR 9/286 (4/82+5/204) defeated Mirra Andreeva & Daniil Medvedev (***/***) CR 18/UNR (5/14+13/0) by 4-1 4-1

*****

SF: (1) Jessica Pegula (USA) & Jack Draper CR 9/286 (4/82+5/204) vs (3) Iga Swiatek & Casper Ruud (POL/NOR) CR 14/UNR (2/0+12/0)

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
So, lets say Jack and Pegula win this thing? How would people rate that? Would Jack be regarded by you as a grand slam champion?

No!

christ · Futures level

JonH comes home wrote:
So, lets say Jack and Pegula win this thing? How would people rate that? Would Jack be regarded by you as a grand slam champion?

This is not a Grand Slam event, in my eyes: it is an exhibition.

Mr Draper will be regarded (by me) as a Grand Slam champion when he wins a Grand Slam event.

This is more akin to the Par 3 Contest that is held with the golf Masters Tournament, or the Home Run Derby baseball event. ... or All-Star games. All of which appear to be unique to American professional sports: it is almost as if real sport is too hard for the "fans" to appreciate.

thegingerlightbulb · Intermediate Club Player

I guess this can also be compared to 20/20 cricket or the Hundred. Detested by many but gets bums on seats and money rolling in I suppose.

In fairness Mixed doubles has always been seen more as a bit of fun by a lot of fans and competitors. I remember Barry Davis or Sue Barker describing it as such when it was shown at Wimbledon.

The issue is that the true doubles players need to have a path into this competition. Maybe some kind of qualifying event or expanding the tournament by a round to allow the top doubles players to also have a chance to experience full stadiums and the boatload of money that comes with this format?