Leading the charge was the finale of the Mixed Doubles Super Series, created by Ontarians Wayne Tuck and Jay Allen and announced back in late July. The new series of five Canadian mixed doubles tournaments started in Ottawa (late September), Saskatoon, Sask. “With mixed doubles being so popular at the Olympics, Wayne felt that Canada needed a tour for the athletes to compete against the best of the best. Just down the road, the St. Thomas Mixed Doubles Classic took place with 22 pairings doing battle. But on second thought … can we see any benefits of crowded mixed doubles weekends?
