Italian duo Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori triumphed in the US Open 2024 mixed doubles final, defeating American pair Taylor Townsend and Donald Young in a hard-fought match. The victory marked Errani’s fifth Grand Slam mixed doubles title and Vavassori’s first, solidifying their partnership.
Naomi Osaka claimed her first clay-court victory in two years on Wednesday, overcoming Greet Minnen 6-4, 6-1 at the Mutua Madrid Open. The former world number one’s last triumph on clay came in Madrid in 2022. Despite acknowledging that she isn’t aiming to emulate current top-ranked player Iga Swiatek, Osaka expressed her determination to perform well on the surface. Maria Lourdes Carle recorded her maiden WTA 1000-level victory, defeating 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets. Other notable victories included Sara Errani’s triumph over former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and Sloane Stephens’ victory in three sets.
WTA Madrid Day 2 features several captivating matchups between unseeded players, primarily wildcards and qualifiers. With no seeds in the first round, these players will have a chance to showcase their skills and advance to the second round of the tournament.
