Published on, Aug. 22 -- August 22, 2025 10:32 AM

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.

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 double...