Weeks 35 & 36 - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York City (hard) - MIXED DOUBLES

9vicman · Satellite level

Weeks 35 & 36 - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York City (hard) - MIXED DOUBLES

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

And now the finals.

I've been following it since reading the backstory, and the article on the USO website is heartening. I can't seem to find however if they were given a wildcard?

the addict · Tennis legend

Yes, they did have a wildcard - it shows on the PDF version of the draw on the USO website, but not on the regular draw pages. There were 8 wildcards, all going to US pairings

indiana · Tennis legend

I guess in mixed doubles if you are hugely motivated then you hugely increase your chances because let's face it it, mixed isn't at the top of a lot of priorities.

All the best to them though.

9vicman · Satellite level

indiana wrote:
I guess in mixed doubles if you are hugely motivated then you hugely increase your chances because let's face it it, mixed isn't at the top of a lot of priorities.

All the best to them though.

I think most of the pairs that enter mixed doubles would be looking to do well as they are nearly all doubles specialists. That said I am sure most wouldn't take a defeat as badly as a men's/women's doubles defeat which is their bread and butter.

I think having 8 wild cards (usually given to host nation) in a draw of 32 is a little excessive though. Makes the cut off very high.

-- Edited by 9vicman on Wednesday 4th of September 2024 01:06:45 PM

the addict · Tennis legend

Errani and Vavassori spoil the party by winning the final 7-6(0) 7-5 but it was still quite an acheivement for Young and Townsend to reach the final as wildcards.