Ahead of the U.S. Open, top-ranked tennis players are focusing on the tournament’s high-profile mixed doubles event as part of a broader push for greater prize money and support for marquee competitions. Multiple reports say the event—introduced as a featured part of the U.S. Open’s Fan Week programming—has become a key target for players seeking a stronger financial incentive at the sport’s biggest stage.
Both outlets describe last year’s mixed doubles draw as star-studded, citing Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, Iga Świątek and Jack Draper as notable participants. This year’s attention centers on the event’s role within Fan Week and the growing profitability of that week, according to the reporting.
The Yahoo Sports report adds that the USTA leadership is working to reduce the risk of a partial boycott, noting that thousands of high-priced tickets have already been sold for the event. Overall, the coverage links players’ interest in the mixed doubles format to ongoing debates over how revenue and prize money are allocated across elite tournaments.
