New format includes world’s top singles players
‘I think it was a huge success. I had a lot of fun’
Emma Raducanu believes the other grand slam tournaments should follow the US Open’s lead and change the format of their mixed doubles competitions after relishing her time competing alongside Carlos Alcaraz in the revamped version of the competition this week.
This year, the US Open controversially opted to make significant changes to its mixed doubles championship, moving it from its usual position during the rest of the main draw events to the qualifying week and shifting the entry criteria so that it heavily favoured singles players.
“I think it would be so fun if all the slams got involved and did something similar, even if it was not the exact same format,” said Raducanu. “I think it was a huge success. I think so many fans got involved, so many people watching and tuned in. It got a lot of attention. I think it was a great idea. And, yeah, I had a lot of fun on the court playing with Carlos.”
