The USTA announced today a series of expanded fan enhancements and programming for the 2009 US Open. This year’s Opening Night ceremony will celebrate athletes who “give back” with a special appearance by Andre Agassi and other notable athletes.
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Posted by Bob Greene on June 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Aegon Classic and the Gerry Weber Open.
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Posted by Manfred Wenas on June 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The USTA today announced that individual session tickets for the 2008 US Open, the world’s highest attended annual sporting event, will go on sale on Monday, June 9, at 9 a.m. ET.
