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Wimbledon Champion Slams US Open's Doubles Format Shift

7/12/2025

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Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Sem Verbeek voiced his frustration over the US Open's revamped mixed doubles format, which bars him and partner Katerina Siniakova from teaming up. While the change seeks to draw in top singles players, it leaves doubles specialists feeling sidelined. Siniakova condemned the shift as a marketing ploy that stifles opportunities for dedicated doubles athletes.

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Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Sem Verbeek voiced his frustration over the US Open's revamped mixed doubles format, which bars him and partner Katerina Siniakova from teaming up. While the change seeks to draw in top singles players, it leaves doubles specialists feeling sidelined. Siniakova condemned the shift as a marketing ploy that stifles opportunities for dedicated doubles athletes.