Mumbai: USTA revamps US Open mixed doubles, shortening it to two days and focusing on singles players, sparking criticism from doubles specialists.

"We see it as a profound injustice, that disrespect[s] an entire category of players," wrote the Italians on social media in a joint statement. And they weren't alone.

Current US Open mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have scathingly branded the recently announced ...