Stacey Allaster, the US Open tournament director, addressed the recent change to the mixed doubles format. Her comments, shared through Tennis.com, focused on why the adjustment was made for the 2025 edition.

Traditional doubles specialists like the Italian combo were among the biggest critics of the changes, with a format that feels more like an exhibition than one worthy of a Grand S

It’s a revamped tournament that’s certainly divided opinion. On the one hand it gives it more focus - it’s a great spectacle for the fans. But does it do the traditional doubles pairings a disservice?