The thought of the top men’s and women’s singles players teaming up is one that has often intrigued tennis fans around the world.

The new U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament drew plenty of criticism for everything from its format to its field

Grand Slam singles champions such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys will be playing for extra money — $1 million to the winning duo — and trying to get their hands on a trophy in the U.