Overview

• The USTA’s revamped mixed doubles tournament remains slated for Aug. 19–20 on Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium under a short-set, no-ad scoring format
• Coco Gauff has withdrawn from the event to conserve mental energy and fulfil sponsor commitments ahead of the singles draw
• Finalists at the Cincinnati Masters, including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, face a tight turnaround and rain delay risks that could force them to skip the mixed doubles
• Doubles specialists and coaches have criticised the compressed schedule and revised scoring rules, questioning the likelihood that all announced star pairings will compete
• Despite participation doubts, organizers and broadcasters are promoting the event as a fan-focused warm-up to the main singles tournament