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Revamped US Open mixed doubles divides opinion

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US Open 2025

Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September

Coverage: Live radio commentaries across 5 Live Sport and BBC Sounds, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app

Whether you love it or loathe it, the revamped US Open mixed doubles cannot be ignored.

Transforming the event by enticing the superstars to play with huge cash prizes, a shorter format and new slot before the singles start is a bold move by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

It has brought excitement and criticism in equal measure, polarising those who play, watch and love the sport.