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.

U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster told NJ Advance Media that the tournament will “evaluate the reimagined mixed, gather player feedback and then make decisions” for 2026. But McEnroe and his ESPN colleague Mary Joe Fernandez believe it was a huge success that will be replicated in New York and at other majors.

Thanasi Kokkinakis has always been known for his honesty. Whether it’s talking about injuries, career setbacks, or the state of the game, the Australian rarely sugarcoats his opinions.