NEW YORK (Reuters) -Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the U.S. 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.

Italian doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori completed their "mission" by beating singles stars Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud to win the controversially revamped US Open mixed event.

Venus Williams received a wildcard entry into the tournament alongside partner Reilly Opelka.

The new U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament drew plenty of criticism for everything from its format to its field.

Swiatek also confirmed via social media that she will compete alongside Casper Ruud in New York on Tuesday in the revamped mixed doubles event, despite a quick turnaround.

The new mixed doubles format has stirred controversy in the tennis community.

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The match improved in quality as the brand-new pairings settled in, but it was Draper and Pegula who formed a smoother partnership.