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Sports Seriously<\/p>\n

The US Open tennis tournament showed it\u2019s never too late to spice things up, even heading into its 145th year.<\/p>\n

The mixed doubles competition, largely an afterthought in the past, debuted a revamped format this week and energized crowds at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. In part, that’s thanks to a star-studded, 16-team field that included names like Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz.<\/p>\n

Not to mention some riveting tennis like what was on display in the final Wednesday night, Aug. 21, when defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori outlasted Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6.<\/p>\n

Oh, the 10-6 \u2013 that\u2019s part of the adjusted scoring system that takes a little getting used to. Until the final, sets were played to four games, not six games, and there were no advantage points.<\/p>\n

While purists might debate the merits of the scoring system, the play proved compelling \u2013 especially in the final.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-4 Vavassori was brilliant at the net and overpowering with his serve. Errani, 38, looked youthful with her smart play. And together, the Italian duo proved mixed doubles specialists can hold their ground against the planet\u2019s best singles players chasing compensation.<\/p>\n

The champions won $1 million, up from the $200,000 that went to the winners last year. It clearly helped lure marquee players into the draw, and the fans responded.<\/p>\n

A good chunk of the sellout crowd remained to cheer the Italians and Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, along with Ruud during the post-match trophy presentation. Ruud thanked the tournament for \u201cgoing a little bold and trying this out.”<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fun for us, and I hope it was fun for the fans,\u2019\u2019 Ruud said. \u201cIt\u2019s midnight on Wednesday and we\u2019re still here on Arthur Ashe and I don\u2019t think anyone expected that but it\u2019s been really cool for us players to try it.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

Vavassori called it \u201can amazing atmosphere\u2019\u2019 and said, \u201cWe showed today that doubles is a great product.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

He thanked his partner, Errani, for her energy that looked in ample supply. She beamed at Vavassori.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure for me to be by your side,\u2019\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n

Their wizardry set off cheers, as did Swiatek and Ruud when they staged a mid-match comeback.<\/p>\n

The crowd noise grew to a roar. The tension thickened. An experiment involving mixed doubles at the 145th US Open appeared to be a success.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the US Open mixed doubles title for the second year in a row, holding off Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the finals 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 Wednesday, Aug. 20 at New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-4 Vavassori was spectacular at the net and overpowering with his serve. And his 38-year-old partner, Errani, also was masterful during their two-day run through the 16-team field.<\/p>\n

The Italians collected $1 million by winning the championship.<\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori gave themselves a chance to defend their title as US Open mixed doubles champs. They did it by powering past Americans Christian Harrison and Danielle Collins 4-2, 4-2 in the semifinals. The Italians did not lose a single point during their service games in the first set, and Vavassori\u2019s serves were especially wicked. The Americans broke Errani\u2019s service to knot the second set at 2-2, but the Italians promptly won the next two games and closed out the match.<\/p>\n

Clutch play propelled Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud past Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper in the semifinals (3-5, 5-3, 10-8). Down a set, Swiatek and Ruud rallied and won the second set, forcing a 10-point tiebreak. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, and Ruud began to unravel, going down 8-4 after Swiatek\u2019s double fault. But with the match hanging in the balance, Swiatek and Ruud were clutch again, reeling off six straight points for the victory.<\/p>\n

US Open mixed doubles order of play today<\/p>\n

All times Eastern. All matches are held at Arthur Ashe Stadium and televised on ESPN2.<\/p>\n

Semifinals \u2013 Wednesday, Aug. 20<\/p>\n