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.

According to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, there were a total of 57 unprovoked bites in 2022, most of which occurred in the United States and Australia.

Now, the US Open – the fourth and final grand slam of the season – is aiming to cash in on that intrigue with a revamped version of the mixed doubles.