2026 US OPEN CELEBRATES NEW CHAMPIONS AND RECORD-BREAKING MILESTONES CLICK TO DOWNLOAD 2026 US OPEN SIZZLE REEL FLUSHING, N.Y., September 29, 2026 – The 2026 US Open set the stage for and delivered its most successful tennis and entertainment celebration in history, crowning world-class champions, showcasing standout performances by American athletes and shattering … [Read more...] about Here’s The USTA’s Annual Post-U.S. Open Statistics Press Release
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Remembering Richard Lynch, The Best Tennis Player Who Died On September 11
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher I never made it down to see the September 11 Memorial in New York City until June 21, 2024. The memorial was opened on September 12, 2011 and the Freedom Tower was not finished and opened until 2014. For some reason, I didn’t make it down to this hallowed ground until 13 years after it opened, even though I personally saw the towers … [Read more...] about Remembering Richard Lynch, The Best Tennis Player Who Died On September 11
U.S. Open Learns About Courtside Seating 26 Years After Charlie Pasarell In Indian Wells
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher One of the big topics of conversation at the 2026 U.S. Open is the configuration of the bottom half of Arthur Ashe Stadium, creating about 2,000 more courtside seats and moving up the luxury suites to a higher level. The original design in Arthur Ashe Stadium, that debuted in 1997, featured only 3,600 courtside seats for one of the … [Read more...] about U.S. Open Learns About Courtside Seating 26 Years After Charlie Pasarell In Indian Wells
USTA Promotes Unprecedented Interest In U.S. Open “Fan Week”
US Open Fan Week drove historic reach for the game of tennis this year, welcoming and engaging unprecedented numbers of fans onsite at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, online through US Open digital and social platforms, and through captivating broadcast coverage from ESPN. Once again, the event delivered seven days of free experiences, including watching top … [Read more...] about USTA Promotes Unprecedented Interest In U.S. Open “Fan Week”
“The U.S. Open Belongs To Us, The People, The Tennis Fans”
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher One of the most symbolic changes in pro tennis culture took place at the U.S. Open when the tournament moved from the elite private club at the private West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills to the new USTA National Tennis Center public facility in Flushing Meadows. The transition was celebrated at the start of the 1978 U.S. … [Read more...] about “The U.S. Open Belongs To Us, The People, The Tennis Fans”