Errani and Vavassori win US Open mixed doubles title

Italian duo win the US Open mixed doubles title amid a revamped event and a larger prize pool.

Errani and Vavassori Win US Open Mixed Doubles Title

Errani and Vavassori defeated Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in a late night US Open mixed doubles final, winning 6-3 5-7 10-6 in New York. The match finished just after midnight as part of a revamped event that features a 1 million dollar prize fund, five times the previous year’s amount, in a bid to attract top singles players such as Swiatek, Alcaraz and Djokovic.
In the 16-team draw, Errani and Vavassori were the only established doubles pairing left, and they defended their crown with the nerve of veterans and the timing of a late night show. Britain's Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula reached the semi finals before falling to Swiatek and Ruud.

The decision to boost prize money and invite singles stars marks a clear push to raise the event's marquee value. It tests whether the sport can balance star power with the needs of doubles specialists who form the backbone of the game. If the format and payouts stay in place, doubles players may gain more exposure and fans may rethink the value of a partnership that can deliver drama on grand stages.
But the revamp also raises questions about sustainability, fairness, and who benefits most from the spectacle. Without a stable, long term plan, the mixed event risks becoming a temporary glamour project rather than a lasting pathway for doubles players.

Highlights

The debate over format and money will keep shaping how future Grand Slams balance spectacle with sport