Specialists beat singles stars in US Open mixed doubles final

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6, in the competition’s reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.

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The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritized singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo.

The packed house at Arthur Ashe Stadium cheered wildly when Vavassori clinched it with a lethal forehand and hoisted Errani into the air in celebration, as the pair walked away with a $1-million prize.

“We are doing something amazing in these two years,” said Vavassori, who also won the French Open title with Errani earlier this year. “We showed today that doubles is a great product.”