Earlier than the two-day US Open combined doubles, sources advised BBC Sport it was unlikely the remainder 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 usher in 10-point match tie-breaks – is the most definitely to try one thing comparable.
Nonetheless, it doesn’t have the identical monetary clout as the USA 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 usually 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 combined doubles.
Though 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 believe it was an enormous success,” mentioned Raducanu. “I believe so many followers acquired concerned, so many individuals watching and tuned in. It acquired loads of consideration.
“It was an incredible thought and I had loads of enjoyable on the court docket enjoying with Carlos.”
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