Paul McNamee
Paul McNamee is a former Australian professional tennis player and doubles specialist, renowned for his achievements in the sport, including winning multiple Grand Slam doubles titles. After retiring, he transitioned into a successful career as a tennis coach and commentator. McNamee has been a vocal advocate for the integrity of tennis competitions, and he recently expressed strong disapproval of the US Open's changes to the mixed doubles format, arguing that these alterations undermine the legitimacy of the title.
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Paul McNamee rates Carlos Alcaraz as the best all-round player he has witnessed.
History on the line in Australian Open men’s final 2026
Australia· 2026-01-31
Paul McNamee, later a Davis Cup stalwart and Wimbledon doubles champion, tells a story from 1976 when he was in his early 20s and frustrated by his lack of progress.
how data analytics is changing the gameAustralia· 2026-01-15
Paul McNamee praised Fred Stolle as a player and commentator, calling him 'what a bloke'.
Fred Stolle dies at 86: Tributes to Australian tennis great
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Former tennis star Paul McNamee commented on Stolle's legacy as one of the great Australian tennis players.
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Norway· 2025-03-06
Paul McNamee criticized the changes to the mixed doubles format, stating it would devalue the title.
US Open: What is the new mixed doubles format and why is it drawing criticism | Tennis News
India· 2025-02-12
Former doubles world number one Paul McNamee expressed his disapproval of the changes to the mixed doubles event at the US Open.
'We see it as a profound injustice': Tennis fraternity vents frustration at US Open's mixed doubles revamp | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-12