US Open - ATP / WTA
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, New York
August 30 – September 12, 2021
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| Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, Queens, New York |
"There is something vibrant and electrifying about the US Open. Wimbledon is renowned for its heritage, for being the graceful Grand Slam steeped in tradition, with players wearing crisp white outfits while the crowds sip champagne and dip a strawberry into fresh cream.Just a month later the bright lights, hustle and bustle of the US Open bursts into life in New York.
At Wimbledon, fans will cheer and applaud politely at the end of an epic rally. In New York, the boisterous crowds whoop and holler, singing along to a series of hits at changeovers which behavior is amplified during the night sessions.
Itis known that US Open fans are not afraid to engage in conversation with players, to offer advice. It’s really on the outside courts when you experience the carnival atmosphere. It’s a bit chaotic but so much fun." A fitting description.
🎵🎵 "Start spreading the news / I'm leaving today / I want to be a part of it / New York, New York"🎵🎵
COVID 19 Mandates: "Any U.S. Open attendee, 12 years and older, with tickets to Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand, or the grounds of the U.S. Open, will be required to provide proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine," the USTA said in a written statement. Wearing masks are not mandated. Here is a link to the USO Covid news.
The Tourney
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| There is nothing like being at the US Open at night!! |
Defending ATP champ: Dominic Thiem
Defending WTA champ: Naomi Osaka
The USO, first played in August 1881, is the third oldest tennis tournament. Only Wimbledon, which began in 1877, and the Canadian Open which began in July 1881, thus beating it by a month, are older.
After a reduced format last year, all the events will be held this season, including mixed doubles and the boys’ and girls’ events, which were cancelled in 2020.
The USO has the richest purse of all the Slams, with total prize money of $57.5 million. However, the prize money was redistributed to allow more $ for the lower rounds, with less for the winner and runner up.
The USO, first played in August 1881, is the third oldest tennis tournament. Only Wimbledon, which began in 1877, and the Canadian Open which began in July 1881, thus beating it by a month, are older.
After a reduced format last year, all the events will be held this season, including mixed doubles and the boys’ and girls’ events, which were cancelled in 2020.
The USO has the richest purse of all the Slams, with total prize money of $57.5 million. However, the prize money was redistributed to allow more $ for the lower rounds, with less for the winner and runner up.
COVID Mandates
Seeds (in order of seeding): Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Matteo Berrettini, Denis Shapovalov, Casper Ruud, Pablo Carreno Busta, Hubert Hurkacz, Diego Schwartzman, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur, Grigor Dimitrov, Cristian Garin, Gael Monfils, Roberto Bautista Agut, John Isner, Lorenzo Sonego, Aslan Karatsev, Reilly Opelka, Ugo Humbert, Daniel Evans, Karen Khachanov, Cameron Norrie, David Goffin, Fabio Fognini, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marin Cilic, Alexander Bublik, Filip Krajinovic.
Other notables include: Andy Murray, Kei Nishikori, Frances Tiafoe
Notable absences: Dominic Thiem (defending champ), Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic, Borna Coric. (All are out because of injury.) This will be the first USO without one of Federer, Nadal, Serena or Venus since 1996.
Wildcards: American players – Jenson Brooksby, Ernesto Escobedo, Emilio Nava, Sam Riffice (NCAA champ), Jack Sock, Zachary Svajda (USTA Boys’ national champ), and Australian Max Purcell (reciprocal agreement with Tennis Australia).
Seeds (in order of seeding): Ashleigh Barty, Aryna Sabalenka, Karolina Pliskova, Naomi Osaka, Elina Svitolina, Bianca Andreescu, Iga Swiatek, Barbora Krejcikova, Garbine Muguruza, Petra Kvitova, , Belinda Bencic, Simona Halep, Jennifer Brady, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Elise Mertens, Angelique Kerber, Maria Sakkari, Victoria Azarenka, Elena Rybbakina, Ons Jabeur, Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Jessica pegula, Paula Badosa, Daria Kasatkina, Danielle Collins, Jelena Ostapenko, Anett Kontaveit, Veronika Kudermetova, Petra Martic, Yulia Putintseva, Ekaterina Alexandrova
Other notables include: Camila Giorgi, Madison Keys, Jil Teichmann, Marketa Vandrousova
Notable absences: Serena Williams, because of hamstring injury, Venus Williams (leg injury), and Sofia Kenin (Covid).
Wildcards: Americans Hailey Baptiste, Ashlyn Krueger, Caty McNally, Emma Navarro, Alicia Parks, CoCo Vandeweghe, and Katie Volynets, plus Aussie Storm Sanders (reciprocal agreement with Tennis Australia).
*** ATP ***
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| 2019 Final pregame |
Of course there is tremendous excitement over Djokovic going for his 21st Major, which would put him ahead of Nadal and Federer, and also give him the true Grand Slam, a feat no male player has achieved in the Open Era other than Rod Laver in 1969.
Seeds (in order of seeding): Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Matteo Berrettini, Denis Shapovalov, Casper Ruud, Pablo Carreno Busta, Hubert Hurkacz, Diego Schwartzman, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur, Grigor Dimitrov, Cristian Garin, Gael Monfils, Roberto Bautista Agut, John Isner, Lorenzo Sonego, Aslan Karatsev, Reilly Opelka, Ugo Humbert, Daniel Evans, Karen Khachanov, Cameron Norrie, David Goffin, Fabio Fognini, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marin Cilic, Alexander Bublik, Filip Krajinovic.
Other notables include: Andy Murray, Kei Nishikori, Frances Tiafoe
Notable absences: Dominic Thiem (defending champ), Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic, Borna Coric. (All are out because of injury.) This will be the first USO without one of Federer, Nadal, Serena or Venus since 1996.
Wildcards: American players – Jenson Brooksby, Ernesto Escobedo, Emilio Nava, Sam Riffice (NCAA champ), Jack Sock, Zachary Svajda (USTA Boys’ national champ), and Australian Max Purcell (reciprocal agreement with Tennis Australia).
*** WTA ***
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| The Incomparable - Billie Jean King |
Other notables include: Camila Giorgi, Madison Keys, Jil Teichmann, Marketa Vandrousova
Notable absences: Serena Williams, because of hamstring injury, Venus Williams (leg injury), and Sofia Kenin (Covid).
Wildcards: Americans Hailey Baptiste, Ashlyn Krueger, Caty McNally, Emma Navarro, Alicia Parks, CoCo Vandeweghe, and Katie Volynets, plus Aussie Storm Sanders (reciprocal agreement with Tennis Australia).
NOTE: Will post link to the Doubles Draw for both ATP and WTA as soon as they become available. Here are the links on the US Open site:
As usual our thanks to Miss Hartt providing all those names in all the right places.
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