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Errani and Vavassori Repeat as US Open Mixed Doubles Champions, Defeating Świątek and Ruud

The two-day, star-focused format with a $1 million purse drew packed crowds.

Andrea Vavassori, right, of Italy, and Sara Errani, left, of Italy, hold up the championship trophy after defeating Iga Swiatek, of Poland, and Casper Ruud, of Norway, in the mixed doubles final at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the US Open trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula in last year's women's final.

Overview

  • Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their title with a 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 win over Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Organizers condensed the event to a 16-team, two-day showcase that used short sets, no-ad scoring and match tiebreaks through the semifinals, with the final played in traditional sets and a 10-point decider.
  • The champions split a record $1 million prize, part of a revamp that also delivered a star-laden field including six of the top 10 women and seven of the top 10 men.
  • Given a wildcard after criticizing the overhaul, Errani and Vavassori said they were on a mission and dedicated the victory to doubles specialists excluded from the draw.
  • Their path included a 4-2, 4-2 semifinal over Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison, while Świątek and Ruud reached the final by rallying past top seeds Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper 3-5, 5-3, 10-8.