For the first time in history, a mixed double picture will cease to be formed by players who have earned it for their own merit in the category and will become an event where the show reigns.
This fact is understandable as mixed double competitions are the ones that harvest the least on television and in the stands. Therefore, a very promising picture was composed of the main male and female stars of the individual circuit.
Of course, there are few illustrious names that, since couples were announced in June, have finally decided not to participate in the event, although a million dollars are awarded to the winning pair.
There are significant changes in the picture. To begin with, the most popular decline was that of Stefanos tsitsipas y Paula Badosasince they were going to form a couple and they did not plan to participate after their sentimental breakage outside the clues.
It is followed by the world number one WTA, Aryna Sabalenkawhat was I going to play with Grigor Dimitrovthat the Grand Slam for the injury he suffered before Jannik Sinner In the round of 16 Wimbledon.
Sinner He also ran out of partner when he got off Emma Navarro and will be replaced by Katerina Siniakovaspecialist in the category.
The show is assured by having eight members of the top 10 ATP and six of the top 10 WTA. Even so, there are weight resignations as well as the controversy Nick Kyrgiosthat continues to battle with the injuries. Instead enters another 'showman' like Gael Monfilswhich will make a partner with Naomi osaka.
In addition, the American public can enjoy their stars when seeing together a curious duo such as Reilly Opelka With the veteran Venus Williams. Belinda Bencic also enter the box with Alexander Zverev y Andrey Rublev con Karolina in the civilwell Qinwen Zheng y Tommy Paul Nor will they be present at the appointment.
The only couple who really is in the tournament for his own is that of the Italians Sara Errani y Andrea Vavassoriwinners of the mixed contest in 2024. It has caused the organization of this event among the most regular players to this category, qualifying some of “deep injustice.”
In the air there is the participation of both Sinneras of Alcaraz o Swiatek. The three play the final of Masters of Cincinnati y Jasmine Paolinithe other finalist, already confirmed that “needs to rest” and would not play next to Lorenzo Musetti. Nor is the presence of Novak Djokovicseen in Montenegro with discomfort a few hours after his debut with Olga Danilovic.
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