US Open mixed doubles champions slam ‘profoundly wrong’ format changes
by Agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6V81A)
- Errani and Vavassori criticize pseudo-exhibition'
- Poland's Zielinski says USTA didn't consult players
The US Open's revamped mixed doubles format is a profound injustice" that disrespects the players, reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have said.
On Tuesday, the year's last grand slam announced that the mixed doubles competition, which will offer a $1m winners' prize, is scheduled for 19-20 August - the week before the singles main draw.
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