Mixed doubles or mixed pairs is a form of mixed-sex sports that consists of teams of one man and one woman. This variation of competition is prominent in curling and racket sports, such as tennis, table tennis, and badminton (where it is known as doubles), as well as gymnastics, figure skating, and card games such as contract bridge (where it is known as pairs).
Mixed doubles has a long history in tennis. The social benefits of mixed tennis were recognised in England in the late 19th century, with it serving as a social outing for married couples and a way for single men and women to build a relationship.[1] This variant appeared at the United States National Championships in 1892,[2] followed by the French Championships in 1902, Wimbledon in 1913, and the Australian Open in 1922. It made an early appearance at the second Summer Olympics in 1900 though it was dropped from the programme in the 1920s and did not reappear until the 2012 London Olympics.[3]
The Hopman Cup, held from 1989 to 2019, featured a mixed doubles match as the third rubber of each tie. The United Cup, founded in 2022, became the first mixed-gender team event to offer both ATP and WTA rankings points to its players, with a maximum 500 points for the winners.[4]
The 1899 All England Open Badminton Championships saw the first major mixed doubles badminton event.[7] A mixed doubles tournament was included at the Commonwealth Games since the sport was introduced in 1966. The European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, first held in 1972, includes mixed doubles matches. The World Badminton Championships has a mixed doubles tournament since its inception in 1977. The Sudirman Cup, held since 1989, is a team tournament that features men's, women's and mixed doubles matches in every tie. Badminton at the Summer Olympics features a mixed doubles badminton event since 1996.[8]
The concept was a late addition to the sport of curling, with the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship being first held in 2008 and the 2018 Winter Olympics being the first time it was given Olympic status.[9][10]
Pair figure skating shares a history with paired dancing. The form of skating made its debut at both the Winter Olympics and World Figure Skating Championships in 1908.[13] The World Bridge Championships debuted a mixed pairs competition at its second edition in 1966.[14] Pair Go is played by two pairs, with each team consisting of a male and a female. It was popularized by the Japan Pair Go Association as a means of increasing female participation in the game.
Charlotte Curling is pleased to announce that the ninth annual Southern Mixed Doubles Cashspiel is back. The event, to be held December 29-31, 2023 is a World Curling Tour sanctioned event with a $10,500 USD purse. This international event is scheduled to help provide elite mixed doubles teams the opportunity for a high-level competition while earning cash and points on the WCT Mixed Doubles tour in the wonderful city of Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Charlotte Curling Center, which opened in November 2014, is a state-of-the-art dedicated facility with four sheets, changing rooms, a full bar featuring local craft beer, and a large warm room and spectator area. It is situated close to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, downtown Charlotte, hotels, restaurants, and shopping. The city of Charlotte is fortunate to have mild winters, which allows visitors to explore the city year-round. Charlotte is home to outstanding restaurants, breweries, museums, several theaters, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and home to the Carolinas Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Hornets (NBA) and Charlotte Knights (AAA).
Registration is currently closed for this bonspiel, but we are accepting people to the waitlist. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and click "register here". We are expecting to bring 4-6 teams into the schedule from the waitlist.
Instead of combining partner rating levels as in years past, all states in the USTA Southern Section are going to "straight NTRP levels," meaning that the mixed divisions offered will be 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 Mixed.
Mixed players with a Self (S), Appeal (A), or Mixed-Exclusive (M) rating will now be subject to dynamic disqualification in 2024 during the Mixed season, and the straight level format will allow for better NTRP calculations and more competitive, fair based play.
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Fans attending the 2024 BNP Paribas Open can catch the mixed doubles action with a daily tournament grounds pass. Matches will be held starting at noon on Wednesday on Stadium 4 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Hsieh Su-Wei, left, of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski of Poland hold their trophy after defeating Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski of Britain in the mixed doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski, left, of Britain in action against Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski of Poland during the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Jan Zielinski of Poland, right, and Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan in action against Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski of Britain during the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Hsieh Su-Wei, left, of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski of Poland in action against Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski of Britain during the mixed doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Neal Skupski of Britain and Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. in action against Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski of Poland during the mixed doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Hsieh Su-Wei, left, of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski of Poland celebrate after defeating Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski of Britain in the mixed doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski, left, of Poland are congratulated by Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski, right, of Britain following the mixed doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan and Jan Zielinski of Poland react during the mixed doubles final against Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Neal Skupski of Britain at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
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