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Defending champions beat Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6
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Italians went up 4-0 in tiebreak before Swiatek double fault sealed win
Italians 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.
