Dropping an opportunity for a Grand Slam title is a key supply of consternation for the doubles gamers.
When Murray received his third consecutive US Open blended title with Bethanie Mattek-Sands in 2019, the pair celebrated by consuming champagne out of their trophy at JFK Airport.
Many doubles gamers, together with Murray, consider the star-studded occasion might complement the standard blended – however not substitute it.
“I am positive it is going to be an entertaining exhibition – however that is what it is going to be. I don’t see it as profitable a Grand Slam,” Britain’s Joe Salisbury, who reached the Wimbledon blended doubles closing with Brazil’s Luisa Stefani final month, instructed BBC Sport.
One other gripe is the dearth of session.
Salisbury and Stefani’s understanding is the US Open didn’t talk about the plans with the gamers, who’re represented by elected Affiliation of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Ladies’s Tennis Affiliation (WTA) councils.
Pegula, a outstanding member of the WTA council, agreed the USTA went “rogue”, including: “If there was suggestions concerning the format, then the [reaction] can be a bit completely different.”
“I am positive there would have been resistance,” Stefani stated.
“However our views would not have mattered anyway. The choice was made and now we have to stay with it.”
In an already packed calendar, the timing can also be tough with many gamers competing in warm-up tournaments earlier than having to sprint to Flushing Meadows.
On Monday, five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz received the Cincinnati Open and stated: “The scheduling is not the most effective, taking part in tomorrow. However the idea of the match – I adore it.
“Most likely going to sleep late however I am going to attempt to put my finest tennis to assist Emma [Raducanu] get the win.”
As the beginning date has drawn nearer, withdrawals have additionally turn into a priority with Paula Badosa and Tommy Paul pulling out together with Sinner’s associate Emma Navarro.
The Italian prime seed has been repaired with Katerina Siniakova however there are doubts over Sinner’s personal participation after he retired from the Cincinnati Open closing towards Alcaraz with sickness.
