Us Open of tennis professionals: No top stars as a mixed champion – Italian duo cheers

Despite the unusual star cast in the reformed mixed competition of the US Open, double specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori celebrated the winning win. The Italian tennis duo successfully defended its title in the competition of the Grand Slam tournament in New York, which was only held on two days. In the final, they prevailed in the Arthur Ashe stage against the Polish Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud from Norway 6: 3, 5: 7, 10: 6.

Millions of prices for winners

Errani and Vavassori are the first Grand Slam champions of these US Open and can look forward to significantly increased prize money of $ 1 million. “It was great to play in this place in front of so many spectators, and I would like to thank you all about for the great atmosphere,” said Vavassori.

Only the final was held with the usual sets to six, the decision was made in the end of the match tie-break. Previously, the sentences were only played up to four. The organizers of the last Grand Slam tournament of the year changed the mixed competition to make the competition more attractive with more stars and generate more income.

From for zverev in round one

Top stars of the scene also took part, which otherwise usually concentrate on the individual, including Alexander Zverev. The Hamburger and his Swiss mixed partner Belinda Bencic failed in the first round on Tuesday. Single stars such as Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Daniil Medwedew had also lost on the first day.

A total of 16 teams instead of 32 played for the title in the mixed doubles. The competition was first held during the week before the actual start of the Grand Slam tournament and only two days. Eight places in the field were awarded via the single ranking, eight via wildcards. The new format had also led to criticism. The double specialists were largely excluded.

The US Open’s individual competitions start on Sunday.