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US Open 2026 elevates mixed doubles with night sessions and bigger prizes

The US Open 2026 reimagines mixed doubles as a TV-friendly, sub-48-hour event with night-session semifinals and final, plus a new qualifying round and a significantly boosted prize pool for mixed doubles (and doubles) to attract more attention; the overhaul accompanies a broader Fan Week with exhibitions while many top singles players skip or withdraw, and the article notes Jakub Mensik and Karolina Muchova winning the mixed doubles title.

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#fan-experience #format-change #mixed-doubles

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Roland Garros Night Sessions Face Scrutiny Over Women’s Spotlight

The French Open is facing renewed criticism for not expanding women’s night-session slots, with WTA chief Valerie Camillo pressing Amélie Mauresmo to boost the women’s visibility. Mauresmo argues that keeping a single-night match avoids late finishes and preserves ticket value, ruling out two-match night sessions for now. Top players like Osaka and Sabalenka could be in play for a late slot if it qualifies, but it’s unclear whether the tournament will alter its approach, as others including Ostapenko and Swiatek have called for change.

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#french-open #mauresmo #night-sessions

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

French Open 2025: Debates Over Night Sessions and Women's Matches

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo defends the decision to schedule only men's matches during the night sessions, emphasizing that the choice is based on match speed and scheduling logistics, not a lack of worthiness for female players, amid ongoing debates about promoting women's tennis.

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#amelie-mauresmo #french-open #night-sessions