Errani & Vavassori Defend US Open Mixed Doubles Crown in Thrilling Final
What a night it was at Arthur Ashe Stadium! The U.S. Open mixed doubles final gave fans everything they could have asked for—drama, comebacks, and a finish worthy of a Grand Slam showcase. In the end, it was Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori who walked away as champions once again, defending their title in style against one of the most high-profile pairings in the draw, Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud.
The match itself was a rollercoaster. Errani and Vavassori, the only true mixed doubles specialists in this year’s event, came out sharp and took the first set 6-3. Their chemistry, polished over years of playing together, was on full display. But Świątek and Ruud, both top singles stars who had already turned heads with their semifinal win over Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, refused to go quietly. They clawed their way back, snatching the second set 7-5 after breaking Errani late and forcing the match into a deciding tiebreak.
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That super tiebreak was nothing short of electric. The Italians jumped out to an early lead, taking advantage of a few costly double faults from Świątek. The tension grew as Ruud tried to rally his team back with blistering groundstrokes, but Errani’s touch at the net and Vavassori’s booming serves proved too much. At 10-6, it was all over—the Italians sealed their second consecutive U.S. Open mixed doubles title, adding to the French Open crown they captured earlier this year.
It wasn’t just about the tennis, though. After the win, Errani and Vavassori shared a heartfelt celebration with their teams in the stands. Errani embraced fellow Italian Jasmine Paolini, her women’s doubles partner at Roland Garros, in a moment that underlined just how much this victory meant to her. At 38 years old, Errani continues to defy expectations, pairing her guile and experience with Vavassori’s power to create one of the most effective mixed doubles duos the game has seen in years.
The triumph also came with a hefty reward: a $1 million prize. But perhaps more valuable than the money is what this title signifies. In a reimagined U.S. Open mixed doubles event designed to bring more star power into the format, the specialists still managed to hold their ground. Against some of the biggest names in tennis, it was the duo who have made mixed doubles their craft who ultimately prevailed.
For Świątek and Ruud, the loss stings, but their run was impressive, especially considering the grueling schedule. Just days earlier, Świątek lifted the Cincinnati title and hopped on a late-night flight to New York. Her determination carried her all the way to the final. Ruud, too, showed his quality, stepping up in clutch moments throughout the tournament.
Still, this story belongs to Errani and Vavassori. Once again, the Italians proved that chemistry, trust, and experience can triumph over raw star power. They leave New York not just as champions, but as one of the defining doubles teams of this era. And if their form continues, this may not be the last time we see them standing at center court, trophy in hand.
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