3 h. ago Divisive US Open mixed doubles was a surprise success but must change to survive

Fans flocked to New York and mixed doubles was the star of the show — but there remains a fundamental flaw with the new-look tournament

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3 h. ago Jack Draper's partner turns air blue as duo blow chance of $1m US Open mixed doubles jackpot

Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula stormed their way through to the US Open mixed doubles semi-finals but Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud proved too much for them as they beat them in a tie break

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7 h. ago Jack Draper’s mixed US Open run ends in defeat as doubles specialists claim $1m prize

The British No 1 and American partner Jessica Pegula lost out to Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud before Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their crown

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8 h. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcome singles stars to win US Open mixed doubles final

Defending champions beat Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6Italians went up 4-0 in tiebreak before Swiatek double fault sealed winItalians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have 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.The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritised singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori reaffirm supremacy to win US Open mixed doubles final

In a draw filled with many of the best singles tennis players in the world, the Italians made a decisive case for the importance of teamwork in this disciplineAcross two frantic days in New York, Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani repeatedly made their intentions clear. As the only doubles specialist team in a tournament that had banished the rest of their kind, they were on a mission to prove their worth by succeeding on the court.Shortly before midnight on an Arthur Ashe Stadium still filled with raucous spectators, the mission was complete. They triumphed in spectacular fashion at the reimagined US Open mixed doubles championship by closing out the star singles pairing of Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, the third seeds, 6-3 5-7 (10-6) in a supreme, intense tussle to defend their title. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori win ‘reimagined’ US Open mixed doubles final – as it happened

Errani/Vavassori win 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 over Swiatek/Ruud $1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Swiatek/Ruud v Errani/Vavassori: US Open mixed doubles final – live updates

Swiatek/Ruud defeat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalErrani/Vavassori oust Collins/Harrison in second semi$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Collins/Harrison v Errani/Vavassori after Swiatek/Ruud win: US Open mixed doubles semi

Swiatek/Ruud beat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalDefending champs Errani and Vavassori eye repeat run$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves suffers another blow as inflation jumps way more than expected

Demand for summer travel the frighteningly expensive grub prices have pushed inflation up by more than expected - to its highest level since January 2024

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20 h. ago Jack Draper called out by own partner in middle of awkward press conference

Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper were speaking after beating Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz

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26 h. ago US Open 2025 Tennis Odds: Here are the 10 favourites for the title

These players will all dancy their chances of being crowned king of the courts in New York.

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26 h. ago US Open mixed doubles champions make firm statement: ‘We’re playing for them’

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the 2024 winners, were previously critical of the new-look event

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28 h. ago Jack Draper gets a ticking off from doubles partner after beating Emma Raducanu

Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula beat Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of the US Open's revamped mixed doubles event before the Brit landed himself in hot water

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28 h. ago Why Jack Draper stunningly left Nike for new brand before US Open

The British No 1 teamed up with home favourite Jessica Pegula in the US Open mixed doubles and is sporting a new look after wearing Nike for his entire career to date

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28 h. ago Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz set tongues wagging at US Open as coach reveals what's really going on

The two tennis stars teamed up to take on Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula in New York

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28 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for devastating breaking news as viewers 'can't bear to watch'

BBC Breakfast's Ben Boulous delivered a breaking news update about UK inflation in a huge blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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29 h. ago Emma Raducanu shares an awkward exchange at the net with Jack Draper after Nick Kyrgios' 'love triangle' claim following Carlos Alcaraz romance rumours

The women's British No1's pairing with the five-time Grand Slam champion was arguably one of the most heavily anticipated of the new-look doubles event at Flushing Meadows.

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31 h. ago US Open mixed doubles order of play: Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula start time

The new mixed doubles event in New York sees a host of top singles players compete for a $1m prize

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38 h. ago What time is Jack Draper playing today? How to watch US Open mixed doubles

Draper and partner Jessica Pegula beat people’s favourites in first round of revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows

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39 h. ago US Open mixed doubles: Draper/Pegula beat Alcaraz/Raducanu, Djokovic/Danilovic in action – as it happened

Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper, Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori and Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison reached the last fourThe last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals will be best of three sets, but first to four games not six. If a game goes to deuce, the winners of the next point take it – there’s no advantage. If a match is level at a set apiece, a 10-point match tiebreak will settle it.Breaking: Danielle Collins and Christian Harris replace Sinner/Siniakova. Continue reading...

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