Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori claimed victory in the newly redesigned US Open mixed doubles championship, edging out Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in a gripping final. The match ended 6-3, 5-7, 10-6, earning the Italian pair a $1 million prize and their second consecutive title in New York.
A new format, familiar champions
This year’s mixed doubles event featured a bold transformation. The tournament was condensed into a two-day showcase with only 16 teams, many including top singles stars. Sets were shortened to four games, no-advantage scoring was used, and a match tiebreak replaced the third set. Despite the shake-up, Errani and Vavassori—one of the few established doubles teams—adapted quickly and defended their title.
Road to the final
Errani and Vavassori cruised past Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison in the semifinals with a dominant 4-2, 4-2 win. On the other side, Swiatek and Ruud staged a dramatic comeback against Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, rallying from 4-8 down in the tiebreak to win 10-8.
The championship clash
In the final, the Italians took early control, jumping to a 4-1 lead and sealing the first set 6-3. Swiatek and Ruud responded with grit, edging the second set 7-5. The match tiebreak was tense, with Errani and Vavassori surging ahead 4-0. Though their opponents fought back, the Italians held firm to close out the win 10-6.
Doubles specialists shine amid singles stars
While the revamped format aimed to spotlight singles icons like Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, and Emma Raducanu, it was the chemistry and experience of Errani and Vavassori that prevailed. Their success highlighted the strategic edge of seasoned doubles players in a fast-paced format.
A historic repeat
With this win, Errani and Vavassori became the first pair to defend the US Open mixed doubles title since 2019. Their growing list of achievements now includes a French Open mixed doubles title earlier this year. In a tournament designed to showcase singles talent, it was the doubles duo who stole the spotlight.
Casper Ruud in 2025
Currently ranked no.12, the Norwegian played his last match on the 9th of August when he capitulated to world no.77 Arthur Rinderknech 6-7(5) 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Cincinnati (draw).
This season Ruud has achieved an overall 28-11 win-loss record. This year, Ruud won 1 title in Madrid. The Norwegian was the runner-up in Dallas.
Iga Swiatek in 2025
Currently the world no.2, Iga played her last match on the 18th of August when she defeated world no.8 Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4 in the final in Cincinnati to win her 25th career title.
This season Iga has a 49-12 match record. The Pole has won 2 titles in 2025 in Wimbledon and Cincinnati. Swiatek was the runner-up in Australia and Bad Homburg.