The Italians have criticized the revamped tournament, which will allow players to enter based on singles ranking.

The U.S. Open's revamped mixed doubles format is a "profound injustice" that disrespects the players, reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have said.

The US Open receives strong criticism following its decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Slam.

The U.S. Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before the tournament begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title.

The U.S. Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday as it announced an overhaul of the category's format and an increase in prize money.

Tennis stars criticise US Open officials for scheduling the mixed doubles during fan week at this year's tournament in New York.

The U.S. Open's plan to make its mixed doubles championship a smaller, shorter event aimed at persuading top singles players to compete was criticized Tuesday by doubles specialists who figure to get shut out of the new format.

In a revamped move, US Open will see mixed doubles events happening prior to main draw with lesser teams and sets to four games.

The US Open has revamped its mixed doubles format to attract more top singles players with a $1 million prize pool, condensed schedules, and redesigne

Tennis legend Paul McNamee is not a fan of the U.S. Open’s “reimagined” format for mixed doubles. McNamee, who won four Grand Slam men’s doubles titles and was ranked No. 1 in the world in doubles, posted on social media: “Sets to 4 games in a Grand Slam?