Because money can't turn back the clock to the time of those riveting 'love-all' and 'snappily-ever-after' tennis stories featuring Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and John McEnroe, Mirka and Roger,

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 format and an increase in prize money.

The U.S. Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before the tournament begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new mixed doubles format for US Open 2025 in a bid to draw participation from more prominent singles players. The move has caused a massive uproar among the doubles players.

The U.S. Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before singles play begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top