Aug 21, 02:09 AM

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori Retain U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Title, Defeat Third-Seeded Swiatek and Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6

At the 2025 U.S. Open mixed doubles tennis event, the Italian duo Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their title by defeating the third-seeded pair, Iga Swiatek of Poland and Casper Ruud of Norway. Errani and Vavassori won the final match with scores of 6-3, 5-7, 10-6. The defending champions, who entered the tournament as wildcards, emphasized their mission to represent doubles players who could not participate in the event. Both teams displayed strong performances throughout the tournament, with Swiatek and Ruud overcoming opponents such as Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe, as well as Caty McNally and Lorenzo Musetti, to reach the final. After the match, Vavassori highlighted the need for increased marketing and visibility for doubles tennis, calling it a product with potential for growth. Ruud congratulated Errani and Vavassori on their victory, acknowledging the pressure on his own team as favorites. The final was broadcast on ESPN2, showcasing the prominence of the mixed doubles competition at the U.S. Open.