Errani and Vavassori defend US Open mixed doubles title

Errani and Vavassori win a second US Open mixed doubles title and demonstrate doubles can headline a Grand Slam.

Errani and Vavassori defend US Open mixed doubles title amid format drama

Errani and Vavassori defended their US Open mixed doubles title in a final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6. The match capped a two-day, condensed format where pairs played shortened sets, with a 10-point tie break used instead of a full third set.

The event highlights a broader push to give doubles more visibility by pairing top singles stars with doubles specialists. The crowd energy in New York shows there is appetite for fast, high-stakes doubles action, yet the experiment raises questions about tradition and the value of doubles as a standalone discipline.
The format shift also tests the sport’s money and marketing science. If organizers can sell the idea without diluting competition, doubles could become a longer, more sustainable part of the calendar. Marketing and scheduling will determine whether this moment becomes a habit or a one-off spectacle.

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The future of doubles will depend on how the tour capitalizes on this momentum.