Earlier than the two-day US Open blended doubles, sources informed BBC Sport it was unlikely the remaining would deviate from the standard format.
Tennis Australia is equally as daring as its American counterpart and tries to draw new audiences with radical concepts.
It’s acknowledged the Melbourne occasion – which was the primary main to herald 10-point match tie-breaks – is the most definitely to try one thing comparable.
Nonetheless, it doesn’t have the identical monetary clout as america Tennis Affiliation, which was capable of supply the mountain of prize cash and look charges upwards of $50,000.
Neither does the French Open, nor Wimbledon.
Additionally, the 2 oldest Grand Slam tournaments are typically extra reluctant to interrupt from time-honoured traditions.
Nonetheless, the success of the US Open occasion – which organisers say attracted 78,000 followers to Flushing Meadows – has led to elevated dialogue about the way forward for blended doubles.
Despite the fact that Raducanu and Alcaraz misplaced within the first spherical of the 16-team occasion, it didn’t dampen the 22-year-old Englishwoman’s enthusiasm concerning the expertise.
“I feel it was an enormous success,” mentioned Raducanu. “I feel so many followers bought concerned, so many individuals watching and tuned in. It bought a variety of consideration.
“It was an amazing concept and I had a variety of enjoyable on the court docket taking part in with Carlos.”
