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Reilly Opelka's Doubles Remarks Spark Debate; Bryan Proposes Changes

3/14/2025

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Reilly Opelka's provocative remarks on doubles tennis ignited backlash, yet former world number one Bob Bryan came to his defense. Bryan proposed innovative rule changes inspired by pickleball to boost doubles' popularity. He and his brother Mike voiced their worries about the US Open's mixed doubles format, championing competitive integrity and the inclusion of dedicated doubles players.

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Reilly Opelka's provocative remarks on doubles tennis ignited backlash, yet former world number one Bob Bryan came to his defense. Bryan proposed innovative rule changes inspired by pickleball to boost doubles' popularity. He and his brother Mike voiced their worries about the US Open's mixed doubles format, championing competitive integrity and the inclusion of dedicated doubles players.