Jordin Sparks To Headlne US Open Opening Night Ceremony

Written by: Staff on 14th August 2012

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Jordin Sparks To Headlne US Open Opening Night Ceremony

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sings the National Anthem prior to game 1 of the NBA Finals at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas 07 June 2007. EPA/PAUL BUCK |

The USTA announced a dramatic opening night ceremony that will include an immersive video and light show for the first time, and a special performance by pop sensation Jordin Sparks. The ceremony will take place prior to the night session in Arthur Ashe Stadium, on Monday, August 27.

Sparks will perform “Celebrate,” the hit song from the movie “Sparkle,” in which Sparks stars alongside the late Whitney Houston, in Houston ’s final performance. Houston opened Arthur Ashe Stadium 15 years ago with a performance of “One Moment in Time” in front of a sold-out crowd and some of the biggest names in tennis history. The video and light show will follow Sparks ’ performance, and then Sparks will return to sing the National Anthem.

Sparks is a US Open veteran having first performed at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in 2009, and she is returning to host this year’s Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on August 25.

For the 11th consecutive year, New York City Michael R. Bloomberg will “Welcome the World to New York ” and to the US Open as part of the ceremony. Following Sparks ’ performance, USTA Prsident Jon Vegosen will be joined on court by young people from the National Junior Tennis and Learning Network who represent the future of tennis – the “Sport of Opportunity.”

The ceremony will be broadcast live on ESPN2.

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