The only strange thing is calling it a Grand Slam," Kokkinakis speaks out on US Open mixed doubles

le 21/08/2025 à 21h21

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The US Open mixed doubles concluded yesterday with the victory of Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani over Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek.

However, the scheduling of this event before the start of the other draws, the change in format, and the participation of singles stars have raised questions about the seriousness of this Grand Slam title.

For Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australian Open doubles champion with Nick Kyrgios, this tournament should not be considered as such:

"I think there's always an asterisk regarding mixed doubles in Grand Slams. No one really trains for it; players just pair up and play.

But maybe I'm a bit bitter because my record is 0-10 (laughs). The only strange thing is calling it a Grand Slam when you win matches 4-2, 4-2. That doesn't seem right to me.

452e, 100 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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