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16 Elite Teams Confirmed for Paris 2024 Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

16 Elite Teams Confirmed for Paris 2024 Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

By July 24, 2024 0

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is set to witness an electrifying mixed doubles tennis tournament, with the confirmation of 16 elite teams. The competition promises to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players.

Leading the charge are Americans Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, who will make their Olympic debut as the No. 2 seeds. Gauff, a rising star in the sport, has already reached the singles final at Roland Garros and won the women’s doubles title this year. Fritz, known for his impressive clay-court performances, will add depth to the American team.

The No. 1 seeds are Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund, who won the gold medal in Tokyo 2020 and the 2024 Roland Garros mixed doubles title, respectively. Australia’s Matthew Ebden and Ellen Perez, this year’s French Open quarterfinalists, are the No. 3 seeds.

Another fan-favorite team is Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari, who will once again join forces on the international stage. Mixed doubles is a unique event at the Olympics, being one of the few co-ed competitions.

The full list of 16 teams includes:

* Alexander Zverev / Laura Siegemund (GER)
* Taylor Fritz / Coco Gauff (USA)
* Matthew Ebden / Ellen Perez (AUS)
* Stefanos Tsitsipas / Maria Sakkari (GRE)
* Felix Auger-Aliassime / Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN)
* Andrea Vavassori / Sara Errani (ITA)
* Marcel Granollers / Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP)
* Alexander Bublik / Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
* Mate Pavic / Donna Vekic (CRO)
* Edouard Roger-Vasselin / Caroline Garcia (FRA)
* Daniil Medvedev / Mirra Andreeva (AIN)
* Zhang Zhizhen / Zheng Qinwen (CHN)
* Tomas Machac / Katerina Siniakova (CZE)
* Wesley Koolhof / Demi Schuurs (NED)
* Joe Salisbury / Heather Watson (GBR)
* Kei Nishikori / Ena Shibahara (JPN)

The draw ceremony for mixed doubles, along with all Paris Olympics tennis events, will take place on Thursday at Roland Garros. The tournament will kick off on Monday, July 29, promising an unforgettable experience for tennis enthusiasts worldwide.

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Nitten Kirrtane Shines with Mixed Doubles Silver, Men's Doubles Bronze at ITF Masters World Championship

Nitten Kirrtane Shines with Mixed Doubles Silver, Men’s Doubles Bronze at ITF Masters World Championship

By May 12, 2024 0

Nitten Kirrtane, a seasoned Indian tennis player, continued to shine at the ITF Masters World Championship in Mexico City, adding a mixed doubles silver medal and a men’s doubles bronze medal to his collection.

After helping the over-50 Indian team secure their first-ever silver medal in the World Championship, Kirrtane faced off against the formidable Bart Beks of the Netherlands in the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events.

In the singles quarterfinals, Kirrtane fought valiantly but ultimately fell to Beks in a close match, losing 5-7, 6-7(5). He then teamed up with Isabelle Gemmel of Australia in the mixed doubles, reaching the final before being defeated by Beks and Barbara Mulej.

In the men’s doubles, Kirrtane and Jagdish Tanwar made it to the semifinals, where they narrowly lost to Beks and Sebastian Jackson in a super tie-break, 10-6.

Despite the physical toll of the team competition, Kirrtane remained determined in the individual events. “I played hard despite being exhausted,” he said. “I ran into Bart in all three events, and he is a tough competitor. We played very close matches.”

Kirrtane expressed gratitude to his teammates, family, and sponsors for their support. He also urged the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Ministry to recognize the team’s historic achievement.

“We will be motivated to come back stronger next year if AITA and the Sports Ministry recognize our run for the nation,” he said.

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Indian Table Tennis Duo's Olympic Mixed Doubles Hopes Crushed

Indian Table Tennis Duo’s Olympic Mixed Doubles Hopes Crushed

By April 12, 2024 0

Manika Batra and G Sathiyan’s Olympic mixed doubles aspirations have been dashed after their disappointing performance at the World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification tournament in Havirov. The Indian duo, who had set their sights on the 2024 Paris Games, crashed out in the quarter-finals of their knockouts group, failing to secure one of the four Paris quotas available.

Their exit marks a significant setback for India’s hopes of winning a table tennis medal at the Olympics. Sathiyan and Sharath Kamal had previously identified mixed doubles as India’s most realistic chance of a podium finish, given the 16-team format.

The pair’s recent form has been a cause for concern. After a promising start following the Tokyo Olympics, they have struggled to maintain their momentum. In the four major WTT events they competed in this year, they failed to progress beyond the first round.

Injuries and dips in form have also played a role in their decline. Manika dealt with an ankle issue last year, while Sathiyan has been battling a back injury. The lack of training time as a pair has also been a factor, as they are based in different cities.

Despite their efforts to blend their schedules, they have been unable to translate their individual success into a strong mixed doubles partnership. Sathiyan and Manika are still likely to compete in other events at the Paris Olympics, but their mixed doubles dream has come to an end.

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BNP Paribas Open Introduces Mixed Doubles Invitational with $150,000 Purse

BNP Paribas Open Introduces Mixed Doubles Invitational with $150,000 Purse

By March 13, 2024 0

Mixed Doubles Makes a Splash at BNP Paribas Open

The BNP Paribas Open, a prestigious joint ATP and WTA 1000 event, is set to introduce a groundbreaking initiative on Wednesday: a mixed doubles invitational with a substantial $150,000 purse. This exciting addition to the tournament has garnered praise from renowned coach Brad Gilbert, who described it as “very cool.”

The invitational will feature eight teams competing in a knockout format, boasting an impressive roster of 11 doubles major-winners. Among the participants are two couples who are also partners off the court: Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac from the Czech Republic, and Desirae Kraczyk and Andrew Harris, an American-Australian duo.

The inclusion of mixed doubles at the BNP Paribas Open marks a significant step forward for the discipline. While mixed doubles has been a staple at the four Grand Slams since before the Open Era and returned to the Olympics in 2012, it has struggled to gain traction on the ATP and WTA tours.

However, the advent of the United Cup in 2022 has reignited interest in mixed doubles. This innovative event, which features men and women competing for their countries on teams, became the first mixed-gender team event to offer both ATP and WTA rankings points. It replaced the Hopman Cup, which served as a similar tune-up event from 1989 to 2019.

The success of the United Cup has raised hopes that the BNP Paribas Open’s mixed doubles invitational could pave the way for more mixed doubles events on the tour. Only time will tell if this latest innovation will lead to a resurgence of mixed doubles in the tennis world.

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