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US Open 2026 mixed doubles format and tournament updates

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The US Open mixed doubles tournament ~~has implemented a significant format change designed to prioritize high-profile singles stars~~ continues to ~~boost viewership and commercial appeal. This~~ see significant movement under its revamped ~~competition~~ format, which features ~~a condensed format with~~ shorter sets and a $1 million prize ~~for the winners.~~ to attract top singles stars. While the ~~tournament serves as a platform for returning legends like Serena Williams, who is competing alongside Carlos Alcaraz, the~~ shift has drawn criticism from ~~doubles specialists.~~ specialists like Alizé ~~Cornet described the move as~~ Cornet, who called it a ‘total lack of respect to the sport,’ ~~arguing that~~ the ~~new structure prioritizes revenue over~~ high-profile pairings are progressing through the ~~livelihoods of dedicated doubles players. Recent play has seen major upsets under~~ bracket. Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams have advanced to the ~~new format.~~ quarterfinals after defeating Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool 5-3, 4-1. This victory marks a significant milestone for Alcaraz as he returns from a four-month wrist injury, and for Williams, who is making her first US Open appearance since 2022. The ~~top-seeded~~ duo is scheduled to face Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the next round. Earlier upsets included the elimination of top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka ~~was eliminated in the round of 16~~ by unseeded Katerina Siniakova and Henry ~~Patten, who had previously navigated the qualifying rounds.~~ Patten. Siniakova and Patten ~~secured their victory with a~~ overcame an early deficit to win 1-4, 4-2, and 10-2 ~~score~~ in ~~the deciding~~ a super tie-break. ~~Other notable results include~~ However, their run was subsequently halted by the ~~first-round elimination~~ pairing of ~~Alexander Zverev and Taylor Townsend by Belinda Bencic~~ Elina Svitolina and ~~Fabio Cobolli. Alcaraz is notably using the tournament as a comeback following a four-month hiatus due~~ Gael Monfils, who have advanced to ~~a wrist injury.~~ the semifinals.

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