# CTC Shorts: Why has the US Open Mixed Doubles evoked such strong emotions?

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Podcast: [Control the Controllables](https://stenobird.com/podcast/control-the-controllables-397319)
Published: 2025-08-21T13:33:00+00:00
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The US Open Mixed Doubles has been the talk of tennis the past few days. The new format has been debated for months, and now it´s over, opinion is still divided! Host Dan Kiernan jumps on to today´s CTC Short to recap the event in New York and look at why it has stirred up such strong feelings in the tennis world. With Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori beating Iga Swiatek & Casper Ruud to sucessfully defend their title, Dan looks at why this feels like a victory for all doubles players. What did you think of the new format? Message us on Instagram or send us an email to ctc.podcast@sototennis.com and let us know! Mentioned in this episode: Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾 For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop. TennisAthlete is an online Strength & Conditioning platform, designed specifically for tennis players who want structured, affordable and flexible training. Wherever they are in the world. TennisAthlete helps you stay consistent, improve performance, and train with purpose. Train smarter. Anywhere. TennisAthlete

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