{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/647d28eec1e93b0011e33f02/68a10648bf1254c505a869bb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"US Open Mixed Doubles: Format Review & Team Breakdown","description":"<p>Tony and guest host <a href=\"https://x.com/HanlonWalsh?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hanlon Walsh</a> debate the pros and cons of the US Open’s mixed doubles format. Hanlon is a former collegiate tennis player and writes about pro doubles for <a href=\"https://thetennistribe.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Tennis Tribe</a>. Tony is an annoying gay with a microphone. So it works perfectly.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read Hanlon’s (thorough as hell!) <a href=\"https://thetennistribe.com/mixed-doubles-us-open-preview-2025/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">US Open Mixed Doubles Preview</a>, and don’t miss his <a href=\"https://thetennistribe.com/lgbtq-tennis-roundtable/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LGBTQ+ Tennis Roundtable</a> featuring prominent community members in tennis.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what you can expect from this episode:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Hanlon talks about his collegiate tennis experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community </li><li>Tony explains why he likes the new scoring system for mixed doubles at the US Open (controversial, I know)&nbsp;</li><li>They discuss how the draw is made&nbsp;for this year's tournament </li><li>Plus, find out which players Tony and Hanlon see themselves as</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/thegaytennispod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thegaytennispod/?img_index=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on! </p>","author_name":"TheGayTennis Podcast"}