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Errani, Vavassori hope mixed doubles win earns respect for overlooked event
Khaleej Times
|August 22, 2025
US Open mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori hope they have earned respect for their event after overcoming a field packed with singles stars to successfully defend their title.
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The Italians held off six-times Grand Slam singles winner Iga Swiatek and three-times major finalist Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the final in front of a raucous crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.
It was hardly the scene fans have come to expect of the event, which is often lost in a schedule dominated by singles action, as organisers moved the competition to its own place on the calendar during the week before the singles main draw.
“These two days will be really important for doubles in the future,” said Vavassori. “We showed that doubles players are great players and this product can grow.”
The new format was an undeniable marketing success with a star-studded lineup that included Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
This story is from the August 22, 2025 edition of Khaleej Times.
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