Overview

• The revamped mixed doubles will take place the week before the main event, feature just 16 teams over two days, employ first-to-4 game sets outside the final and award $1 million to the winners
• Eight of the top-ten men’s and six of the top-ten women’s singles players are entered, including Alexander Zverev with Belinda Bencic and pairings such as Carlos Alcaraz/Emma Raducanu
• Doubles specialists like Laura Siegemund and icon Martina Navratilova have criticized their exclusion and warned the changes reduce the Grand Slam title’s legitimacy
• Supporters including Iga Swiatek, partner Belinda Bencic and mixed champion Tim Pütz praise the format for its entertainment value and revenue potential
• Organizers say strong ratings could prompt other Grand Slams to consider similar star-driven, condensed mixed doubles events