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US Open combined doubles: Jack Draper, Jessica Pegula miss out on closing after semi-final epic vs Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
The Tycoon Herald > Sports > US Open combined doubles: Jack Draper, Jessica Pegula miss out on closing after semi-final epic vs Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
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US Open combined doubles: Jack Draper, Jessica Pegula miss out on closing after semi-final epic vs Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud

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By Tycoon Herald 7 Min Read Published August 21, 2025
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Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula missed out on a spot in US Open combined doubles closing after an epic semi-final defeat to Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek.

The latter two went on to lose the ultimate to Italian double specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.

British No 1 Draper and American Pegula went into the occasion – performed for the primary time within the week earlier than the primary event – as the highest seeds and eased via to the final 4 on Tuesday with two wins, one towards Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz within the first spherical.

In entrance of one other packed crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, this time beneath the roof on a soggy New York night, Draper and Pegula seemed poised for victory after they led 8-4 in a deciding tie-break towards Swiatek and Ruud, solely to lose out 5-3 3-5 (8-10).

Italians Errani and Vavassori then retained their combined doubles title – having required a wildcard entry – overcoming Swiatek and Ruud 6-3 5-7 (10-6) within the competitors’s reimagined format that drew a few of the high singles gamers.

“Playing with all these people is something incredible for us,” stated Errani. “This one is for all the doubles players who couldn’t play this tournament.”

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Highlights of the combined doubles closing between Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori and Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud

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Draper and Pegula simply missed out on a US Open combined doubles closing place after a decent semi-final loss

Draper admitted he and Pegula had barely spoken to one another previous to forming a last-minute crew after his earlier meant companions Zheng Qinwen and Paula Badosa each withdrew via damage.

He was additionally apparently unaware of the American’s prowess in doubles, and she or he was the important thing participant within the opening set, whereas Draper and Pegula appeared to have taken a stranglehold on the match when in addition they led by a break within the second set.

However Swiatek and Ruud got here again into the competition, with Draper’s lack of doubles expertise evident, and the Polish-Norwegian duo completed the match by successful six factors in a row.

The novel change to the occasion with the intention of attracting the big-name gamers often lacking from grand slam doubles has been profitable however controversial.

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Draper was playfully chided by Pegula after describing it as an “exhibition” on Tuesday, however he had a distinct feeling within the semi-final.

“I think yesterday there was times where it felt a little bit more that way from our opponents,” stated the world No 5.

“Whereas tonight we were in the changing rooms, you’re seeing Iga and Casper, they’re fully dialled in. It was intense. We both wanted to win.

“I loved the competitors. I liked it, taking part in alongside Jessica. I wasn’t anticipating in all probability to have nearly as good of a time as I did.

“Honestly, I thought we played great. Tonight was a tough match. They were on good form. But just overall a really positive experience. Loved playing with you. Hope to do it again.”

Getting some aggressive factors beneath his belt on the large stage may but show vital, nevertheless, given Draper has not performed a singles match since Wimbledon due to an arm damage.

US Open combined doubles outcomes

First Spherical

Caty McNally and Lorenzo Musetti bt Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils 5-3 4-2

(3) Iga Swiatek and (3) Casper Ruud bt Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe 4-1 4-2

(1) Jessica Pegula and (1) Jack Draper bt Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 4-2 4-2

Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev bt Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic 4-2 5-3

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori bt (2) Elena Rybakina and (2) Taylor Fritz 4-2 4-2

Karolina Muchova and Andrey Rublev bt Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka 4-2 5-4 (7-4)

Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton bt Amanda Anisimova and Holger Rune 4-2 5-4 (7-2)

Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison bt Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev 4-0 5-3

Quarter-finals

(3) Iga Swiatek and (3) Casper Ruud bt Caty McNally and Lorenzo Musetti 4-1 4-2

(1) Jessica Pegula and (1) Jack Draper bt Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev 4-1 4-1

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori by Karolina Muchova and Andrey Rublev 4-1 5-4 (7-4)

Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison bt Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton 4-1 5-4 (7-2)

Semi-finals

(3) Iga Swiatek and (3) Casper Ruud bt (1) Jessica Pegula and (1) Jack Draper 3-5 5-3 (10-8)

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori bt Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison 4-2 4-2

Closing

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori bt (3) Iga Swiatek and (3) Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 (10-6)

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