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Fresh off his historic Wimbledon triumph, Jannik Sinner received a cheekily critical message from his mixed doubles partner, Emma Navarro, who "jokingly" questioned his net skills despite his flawless grass-court run.
In a viral video posted by the US Open, Navarro congratulated Sinner before delivering the punchline: "I'm getting worried because I didn't see much net play [at Wimbledon]. You hit a tweener, which was cool... but you missed the overhead! I need you to step up your game to match my level".
The duo's partnership is as unconventional as Navarro's advice. They met for the first time just days before Wimbledon, with Sinner admitting, "We'd never talked or texted. The tournament wanted us to play because other teams were already set".
Despite their lack of chemistry, Navarro teased: "He begged me to play. I said, 'You're not the best, but I'll make an exception'". Their pairing headlines the US Open's revamped mixed doubles event-a 16-team shootout during Fan Week (August 19-20) featuring best-of-three sets, no-ad scoring, and a $1 million prize.
Navarro's sarcasm masks legitimate strategy. Sinner's net struggles at Wimbledon-winning just 58% of net points against Alcaraz-contrast with Navarro's agile doubles instincts .
Their dynamic embodies the event's spirit: top singles stars colliding in uncharted territory. As Sinner noted: "The best players in doubles? Always fun to watch"
The US Open's condensed mixed event lured tennis' elite:
Power Couples:
- Raducanu / Alcaraz
- Swiatek / Ruud
- Osaka / Kyrgios