Raducanu & Alcaraz out as polarising US Open event starts

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz, along with fellow players Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula, captivated the New York crowd during the US Open mixed doubles match. Despite being defeated in the new shortened format by Pegula and Draper, Raducanu and Alcaraz enjoyed substantial support from fans at Flushing Meadows. The revamped format, part of the US Open's reimagined mixed doubles event with significant financial rewards, brought a lively vibe to Arthur Ashe Stadium. The tournament's move to a more prominent slot before the singles main draws aimed to attract top players, with Raducanu and Alcaraz's participation generating significant buzz and a heartwarming reception from the enthusiastic audience.