US OPEN QUALIFYING BRINGS FREE WEEK OF TENNIS

Written by: on 20th August 2012
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US OPEN QUALIFYING BRINGS FREE WEEK OF TENNIS

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US OPEN QUALIFYING BRINGS FREE WEEK OF TENNIS TO THE USTA BILLIE JEAN KING NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER

 

ALL MATCHES WILL BE TELEVISED ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

 

 

The US Open will kick off with the US Open Qualifying Tournament, which offers more than $1 million in prize money and is free and open to the public. It will feature a men’s and women’s draw of 128 players each, with 16 men and 16 women advancing to the main draw of the US Open, held August 27-September 9.

 

Tuesday, August 21 – Friday, August 24

Play begins daily at 11 a.m.

 

First Round: Tuesday and Wednesday

 

Second Round: Thursday

 

Final Round: Friday

 

WHERE: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Flushing, N.Y.

 

INFO: Enhancements to this year’s US Open Qualifying Tournament include:

· A “Returning the Love” 10 and Under Tennis Clinic on Thursday, August 23, with US Open defending champions Novak Djokovic and Samantha Stosur

· Official Draw Ceremony on Thursday, August 23, followed by a US Open food tasting, which will also be attended by Djokovic and Stosur

· Fully functional video boards with graphics

· Player autograph sessions

· Food concessions open on the grounds

· The opportunity for fans to watch their favorite players practice during open sessions

 

 

For the first time ever, matches will be televised on CBS Sports Network daily.

 

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