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Why controversial US Open mixed doubles event is not worthy of Grand Slam status

Comment: For all the star-studded pairs and $1m winning purse, the new-look mixed doubles in New York lacks Grand Slam prestige and has largely disregarded doubles specialists, as Kieran Jackson explains

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When is the US Open draw? Confirmed seeds, wildcards, withdrawn players and more

The men’s and women’s US Open singles draws will follow the new-look mixed doubles tournament

The Independent UK

Kyrgios out of US mixed doubles, de Minaur not invited

The revamped US Open mixed doubles will not include Australians after Nick Kyrgios withdrew from consideration and Alex de Minaur's plea to play was rejected.

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How to watch the 2025 US Open on TV, betting odds, the schedule, seedings and more to know

Play in the U.S. Open is scheduled to begin Sunday on the hard courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York

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There's a $1 million prize and big names for 2025 US Open mixed doubles. Why are some people upset?

Grand Slam singles champions such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys will be playing for extra money — $1 million to the winning duo — and trying to get their hands on a trophy in the U.S. Open’s overhauled mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday

The Independent UK

Alcaraz vs Sinner start time and how to watch Cincinnati Open final today

The top two seeds contest their fourth final this year

Evening Standard

US Open mixed doubles order of play: Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu start time

The new mixed doubles event in New York sees a host of top singles players compete for a $1m prize

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Brooklyn Beckham’s vow renewal speech ‘snub’ leaves David and Victoria facing fresh heartbreak

The couple renewed their vows on August 2 in Westchester County, New York without his family reportedly in attendance

Evening Standard

US Open mixed doubles draw confirmed

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Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu to clash in US Open mixed doubles as draw revealed

The revamped tournament will be held across two days before the US Open singles draws begin next week

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: winners, world records, history and lots of love

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, tennis, boxing, surfing and baseball?

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Second MasterChef contestant edited out of scandal-hit series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode axe

Production company Banijay UK confirmed the unnamed cook asked to be removed after 45 complaints about Wallace’s behaviour and one against Torode were upheld

Evening Standard

Barbie honours Venus Williams with doll marking Wimbledon win and equality milestone

The tennis star said she felt ‘truly humbled’ by the nod

Evening Standard

Serena Williams tipped for shock US Open comeback by former coach

Williams’s older sister Venus made a comeback of her own last month and has been given a wildcard for the upcoming grand slam at Flushing Meadows

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Venus Williams to return to US Open 25 years after first title

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Morning Mail: plan to charge EVs for road use, which jobs are least vulnerable to AI, Paul Kelly’s Gravy sequel revealed

Albanese signals he will revive plans to tax EV drivers as petrol revenues fall; study ranks which professions face the axe from new technology

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Venus Williams handed US Open wild card aged 45

The two-time former champion made a surprise comeback to tennis earlier this summer

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Venus Williams Receives Wild Card for U.S. Open Singles

She will compete in both the singles and mixed doubles draws.

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Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs

Shopping for school supplies has become both easier and more complicated for families

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Venus Williams gets a US Open wild card at age 45 and will be the oldest in singles since 1981

Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open in singles at age 45 after a two-year absence

International Business Times UK

Could Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Launch Their Romance at the US Open Mixed Doubles?

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz team up in the 2025 US Open mixed doubles, sparking fan speculation about a possible romance. Discover what's confirmed, what's purely speculation, and how their on-court partnership could impact performance.

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Tennis icon Venus Williams to be honoured with new 'Inspiring Women' Barbie doll

Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay.

The Independent UK

Judge to hear arguments on halting 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction over environmental concerns

A federal judge will hear closing arguments in a hearing over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws

The Independent UK

What newly released videos and records reveal about the Uvalde school shooting

Anguished pleas from parents

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Venus Williams to get new Barbie as part of Inspiring Women collection

Venus Williams has a new Barbie, this one part of the dollmaker’s Inspiring Women collection

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