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- 2009 dates: August 31 - September 13
- 2009 qualifying tournament: August 25 - August 28
- Location: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, New York
- Surface: Hard Court
- Television coverage: CBS and ESPN and The Tennis Channel http://www.usopen.org/sitecore/content/U...
- First tournament held in 1881US Open Tennis.net: US Open Tennis History
- Women joined the tournament in 1887US Open Tennis.net: US Open Tennis History
- $20.7 million in prize money awarded in total in 2008 http://2008.usopen.org/en_US/about/histo...
- Official Technology Partner and Sponsor: IBM - Providing real time scoring and technology solutions http://www.usopen.org/sitecore/content/U...
- Fanzone - Follow on Social Network Sites: Facebook, Twitter, Pulse, Online Fanbook http://www.usta.com/fanzone/index.html?p...
- Mobile Media Options: Interactive eMail and SMS alerts, iPhone App, Moblie site http://www.usopen.org/en_US/interactive/...
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The U.S. Open is the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year. The other three include the Australian Open, The French Open and Wimbledon. The U.S. Open takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, New York.
In 2009 the purse rose again by 1 million dollars to a total of $21.6 million. Each of the singles champions was awarded $1.6 million, a 2010 Lexus IS convertible and had the possibility of earning bonus prize money of up to 1 million dollars based on results from the Olympus US Open Series tournaments leading up to the championshipshttp://www.usopen.org/sitecore/content/USOpen/Global/News/News/2009/07/07/2009_US_Open_Base_Prize_Money_Increases.aspx.
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2009 US Open Champions
- Women's Singles: Kim Clijsters
- Men's Singles: Juan Martin del Potro
- Men's Doubles: Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes
- Women's Doubles: Serena Williams and Venus Williams
- Mixed Doubles: Carly Gullickson and Travis Parrot
- Wheelchair Women's Singles: Esther Vergeer
- Wheelchair Men's Singles: Shingo Kunieda
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ATP/WTA Tour Rankings and News
Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva battled in the finals of the Rogers Cup on Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Montreal. Dementieva won the first ever all Russian WTA final 6-4, 6-3.http://www.usopenseries.com/en/sitecore/content/USOpenSeries/Global/News/2009/Toronto/Dementieva_tops_Sharapova_for_Rogers_Cup.aspxAs of August 17, 2009 after a long run as the top two players in the world, someone else has broken through to topple the big guys dueling reign. While Roger Federer retains his #1 ATP ranking; Andy Murray is now ranked #2, and Rafael Nadal drops to #3.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2070953/seismic_shift_in_mens_atp_tennis_rankings.html
Wimbledon champion Roger Federer became a father on July 23, 2009 when his wife Mirka gave birth to twin baby girls; Charlene Riva and Myla Rose. http://twitter.com/Wimbledon
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2009 Sweepstakes and Scavenger Hunts for Ticket Prizes
In 2009 you can win two ways at the US Open, online via Twitter by following the US Open channel and 'tweeting' why you 'love tennis'. The other contest is a series of scavenger hunts at the various US Open Series venues and in New York City. Those following the open on Twitter will receive information about when and where to go to search for ticket prizes. http://www.usopenseries.com/en/sitecore/content/USOpenSeries/Global/News/PressReleases/2009/USTA_launches_new_Olympus_US_Open_Series_website.aspxThe Tennis Channel is also offering a chance to win an exclusive ticket package.http://www.tennischannel.com/usopen_sweeps/index.aspx
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Andy Roddick Wins 500th Career Match
Andy Roddick won his 500th career match at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in August 2009. The third round win puts him in company with only 36 other professional tennis players in history, only four currently playing on tour - the other three: Roger Federer, Carlos Moya, Lleyton Hewitt. >http://www.usopenseries.com/en/sitecore/content/USOpenSeries/Global/News/2009/WashingtonDC/Roddick_joins_elite_company_with_500th_career_win.aspxAndy Roddick announced earlier this summer that he would not play in the Davis Cup quarter final round in Croatia (claiming a hip flexor injury) and also bowed out of the July Indianapolis ATP event. He announced via Twitter that he would enter the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, according to USOpenseries.com, Roddick wrote on his Twitter feed on July 21st, 2009: "keep getting asked when my next tourney will be.... i will see all of u in washington in two weeks."
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2008 US Open Champions
- Men's Singles: Roger Federer
- Women's Singles: Serena Williams
- Men's Doubles: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan
- Women's Doubles: Cara Black and Liezel Huber
- Mixed Doubles: Cara Black and Leander Paes
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Juan Martin del Potro: the 2009 Men's US Open Champion.
hillo added a comment September 15, 2009 11:14 AM| ReportAn amazing five set match against the great Roger Federer!
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Kim Clijsters is the 2009 Women's US Open Champion. After winning her semi-final match against Serena Williams on Saturday, she then went on ... read moreKim Clijsters is the 2009 Women's US Open Champion. After winning her semi-final match against Serena Williams on Saturday, she then went on to defeat Caroline Wozniacki in the finals in two sets 7-5, 6-3 to capture the title.
Clijsters recently returned to the WTA tour after retiring from professional tennis, getting married (to husband Brian Lynch) and having a baby (18 month old girl, Jada). She is a former No. 1 player and won the US Open in 2005. For more on her amazing comeback story and a match breakdown go to | USOpen.org
Image Credits: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2009/09/08/2009-09-08_kim_clijsters_comes_through_again.html
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Rafael Nadal returned to challenge Roger Federer and anyone else in his way to the trophy - but fell short in the semi-finals against [[Juan M ... read moreRafael Nadal returned to challenge Roger Federer and anyone else in his way to the trophy - but fell short in the semi-finals against Juan Martin del Potro.
Roger Federer beat Novak Djokavic in the other men's semi-final match and will play del Potro Monday night, September 14th, 2009.
Image: ESPN
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US Open Tennis News
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Federer takes 16th Grand Slam title
A Grand Slam win is one that occurs at one of the four major tennis tournaments during the year: the French Open, the Australian Open, the US Open and ... (February 09, 2010)The Collegian online -
Bode Miller's finale?
... will participate in his third Winter Games, shortly before he embarks on an announced attempt to qualify for the 2010 US Open tennis championships. ... (February 09, 2010)Newsday (subscription) -
Springfield, MO Will See Millions from 2010 Tournaments
Tennis stars with aspirations of the US Open can even start here. In May, the Cooper Tennis Complex will host the national playoffs. ... (February 09, 2010)Ozarks First -
Bode Miller will try to qualify for the US Open
"Tennis has always been part of my life," Miller said. "The US Open National Playoffs is a great concept and I look forward to playing. ... (January 26, 2010)Yahoo! Sports (blog)
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US Open Tennis Questions
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Where can I find the best online journalism about the US Open Tennis? 2 AnswersHi @philipy, Nice question! Of course you can go straight to the source and read all the content and view the live and taped video at the official US Open Tenni... read more
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Melanie Oudin, a US teen, ousted three top players at this year's US Open Tennis tournament before being eliminated herself by 19 year old Dane, [ ... read moreMelanie Oudin, a US teen, ousted three top players at this year's US Open Tennis tournament before being eliminated herself by 19 year old Dane, Caroline Wozniacki. Oudin beat 13th seeded, Russian, Nadia Petrova in three sets on Monday, September 7th and battled and defeated Maria Sharapova in another three set match on September 5, 2009.
Image source and story about her win over Elena Dementieva in the second round: | nydailynews.com
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September 1st, 2009 **Exclusive** Andy Murray from the United Kingdom juggles a tennis ball with his feetbefore his match against Ernests Gulbis from Latvia during the first roundof the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King Na... (February 09, 2010)blog.taragana.com -
Has everybody moved on to US Open already? « Tennis Planet
With a healthy or moderately healthy Nadal who has learnt from last year's mistakes and Federer a virtual lock for Roland Garros and Wimbledon respectively, is US Open the only 'up for grabs' Slam till further notice? ... (February 07, 2010)tennisplanet.wordpress.com -
Tennis birthdays - Feb. 8, 2010 - Open Court
She hardly played on the main Tour at all after the U.S. Open, where she fell in the first round of qualifying to Canadian Sharon Fichman, after winning the first set 6-1. She played smaller events, mostly on clay, until early Novemb... (February 08, 2010)communities.canada.com -
How do I advertise my tennis program for free?
Throw a Party- Through Craigslist, Facebook, and Twitter you can let people know that you are having US OPEN Finals watching party at the club, true tennis enthusiasts will be very interested in this. Advertising for free can ... (February 09, 2010)hirby.com
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