Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown
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.
The packed house at Arthur Ashe Stadium cheered wildly as Vavassori clinched it with a lethal forehand and the pair walked away with a $1 million prize.
Organisers have tested a novel format for the competition this year, hosting it during the week before the main singles draw with eight entries based on combined singles rankings of players and eight wild cards.
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With that, two potential match-ups were scuppered: Davis's August rematch with Roach Jr, and Paul's fight with former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – an ambitious venture by the YouTuber-turned-boxer, but one that was actually on the cards. Paul vs Davis will air on Netflix, whose Turkish account posted and then deleted a bout announcement earlier on Wednesday, stating Saturday 15 November as the date. The Ring then said sources had confirmed 15 November and State Farm Arena to them, adding that the fight would be an exhibition bout. Yet something didn't seem to add up. One reason for this was State Farm Arena's website listing another event for 15 November. Another was a date, although not timing, clash with Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's seismic rematch in London. 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