On Aug. 22, the world’s top tennis players and chefs served up the U.S. Open’s hottest pre-tournament action at the14th Annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis at the W New York in Manhattan. Host Serena Williams and Marcus Samuelsson joined guests as they indulged in this year’s lineup, which featured Jesse Schenker (Recette), Harold Dieterle…
The USTA has announced the names of 13 talented vocalists, all ages 12-and-under, who will perform patriotic-themed songs prior to the night sessions of the 2013 U.S. Open, as well as on Arthur Ashe Kids Day. The lineup for this year’s U.S. Open features talent from throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area,…
The USTA has announced that new security measures have been added to the 2013 U.S. Open. Guests will need to proceed through magnometers upon entering the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Center. Fans should anticipate slight delays upon entering the grounds. Once on the grounds, security procedures will remain the same as…
There are 22 men’s singles matches set for opening day of the 2013 U.S. Open, with seven Spaniards leading the way. Today’s weather calls for a clear afternoon with scattered showers and thunderstorms forecast for the late afternoon. The hottest player in the world, 2010 U.S. Open champion Rafael Nadal, who is undefeated on hard…
Beginning immediately after the conclusion of Wimbledon, the U.S. Open Series links together WTA and ATP tournaments that take place on hard courts across America throughout the summer. As the summer comes to a close, fans are gearing up for the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the season, the 2013 U.S. Open. With…
USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the USTA, has announced that Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey will serve as the celebrity auctioneer at its 13th Annual Opening Night Gala on Aug. 26 at the 2013 U.S. Open. Also headlining the event are International Tennis Hall of Famer Billie Jean King, and the world number…
The Nutrition Facts label is required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on most packaged foods and beverages. The Nutrition Facts label provides detailed information about a food’s nutrient content, such as the amount of fat, sodium and fiber it has. Knowing how to read food labels is especially important if you are an…
Sam Querrey nearly saw his preparations come to an early end Wednesday, struggling early before edging Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (12) to advance to the Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals. Querrey had 19 aces, but lost the first set to the left-handed Nieminen after leading 4-1. Querrey then had to overcome five match points…
The USTA is advising all fans attending Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (AAKD) on Saturday, August 24, that due to a sold-out show, which includes remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama, and in conjunction with enhanced security procedures, that they can anticipate a longer entry process into Arthur Ashe Stadium. To help alleviate and reduce…
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have never met before at the U. S. Open, but that may change this year if the seeds hold. Federer who is the seventh seed this year is in Nadal’s part the draw and there’s potential for the two to meet in the Quarterfinals. The top half of the draw…