Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball’s popularity surges
The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024.
The New York Times4d
What a Pickleball Slam with Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf says about the sport – and tennis
“In many respects, pickleball and tennis have been complementary,” United States Tennis Association (USTA) chief executive Lew Sherr said in a video interview last week. “Tennis has ...
The Straits Times9d
US Open revamps mixed doubles format, increases prize money
The U.S. Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday as it announced an overhaul of the category's ...
The Star9d
Tennis-US Open revamps mixed doubles format, increases prize money
(Reuters) - The U.S. Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday as it announced an overhaul of the ...
The Straits Times8d
Fury as tennis’ US Open chiefs announce mixed doubles revamp
NEW YORK – United States tennis chiefs announced a radical ... for this coveted Grand Slam championship title,” US Tennis Association executive director Lew Sherr said in a statement.
Indiatimes8d
US Open: What is the new mixed doubles format and why is it drawing criticism
Two weeks ago, the USTA (United States Tennis Association) moved the main draw start to a Sunday - following in line with the Australian Open and the French Open - which are 15-day tournaments.
RTE Online8d
US Open: Mixed doubles to take place before main tournament
The US Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has confirmed, all part of an overhaul of the category's format ...
Yardbarker22d
U.S. Open Announces Major Change For 2025 Tennis Tournament
Fans who are looking to attend this year's tournament were greeted with a surprising announcement from the United States Tennis Association, who made a big change to this year's schedule.
Daily Express9d
US Open announces huge revamp to mixed doubles as two top players sign up
Now the United States Tennis Association has decided to stage a 16-team event on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August before the main tournament starts on Sunday August 24. Competing for record ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation8d
US Open organisers lashed for 'terribly shocking' mixed doubles change
A raft of doubles specialists, including Australian Ellen Perez, have taken to social media to express their dismay and disgust at the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) decision.
Talksport8d
US Open hit with backlash for ‘profound injustice’ as Grand Slam makes controversial change
Lew Sherr, the USTA [United States Tennis Association] executive director and CEO, said "I could not be more excited to introduce this groundbreaking innovation to the 2025 US Open Championships.
Reuters8d
US Open mixed doubles champions criticise format changes
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said it understood the feedback from doubles players. "We acknowledge that change is difficult, however overall we believe this reimagined mixed doubles ...