Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the 2024 US Open mixed doubles champions, were among the biggest critics of this year's format at Flushing Meadows. That worked out at least for them since they received a wildcard to at least have a chance to defend their title. And they managed to do so after beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the final.

The U.S. Open’s largest court was packed for the final three matches of the reimagined mixed doubles tournament Wednesday night, which was made up of mainly top singles players for the first time.

NEW YORK -- Coco Gauff said she experienced some fear of missing out on the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles event this week, but believes the tournament needs to make some “changes” in the controversial format going forward.