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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
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
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."
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.
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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 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 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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In women's tennis, the '00s were Serena Decade
The US Open final became a prime-time attraction, and Williams became a magazine cover celebrity. She also might be The Associated Press' Athlete of the ... (December 10, 2009)The Associated Press -
A Tennis Year of Farewells, Returns and Surprises
Meanwhile, the unretired Kim Clijsters clutched the US Open trophy as her 18-month-old daughter Jada toddled around the hard court where her mother had ... (December 10, 2009)New York Times -
Sanchez-Vicario to pay $5.1 million in back taxes
The 37-year-old Barcelona native, who also won the US Open in 1994, was appealing the decision from a high court ruling in July 2003. (December 10, 2009)The Associated Press -
Oudin, McEnroe team up at charity tennis event
"But she plays with a lot of energy, and I think that's why she did so well at the Open. "She brings a spark, and I like that. The two of us might get ... (December 10, 2009)Baltimore Sun
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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, 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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US Open Tennis Blogs
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Tennis - ATP World Tour - Harrison Awarded Australian Open Wild Card
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Clijsters wins at home against Venus. - TENNIS in DEPTH.
Playing in the US Open final is no match for beating Venus Williams on home soil, said US Open champion Kim Clijsters after she beat the American in an exhibition tournament this morning (AEDT). Belgian Clijsters, playing her... (December 10, 2009)tennis-in-depth.com
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A woot woot! Tennis is back up and running after Wimbledon. US Open in Washington starts up tomorrow. Cmon Lleyton Hewitt!!!!
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@realityblurred If this was a tennis match final ie Wimbledon/US Open and you are injured you can't play. Unfair to Molly.
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RT @MackenzieImage Woman tennis player broke her diamond bracelet during the 1987 US Open & match was paused for her to pick up the pieces.
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2009 was good! Started my new biz, watch tennis tournaments (US Open in N.Y) & enjoy sweet friends! 2010 can be great! Miami in March :)
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RT @GoToTennis: VENT: SERENA WILLIAMS REACHES HER BOILING POINT OVER US OPEN FINES http://bit.ly/67G0R4 #tennis
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