The last grand slam of the year at the USTA complex in Queens begins Monday! So here's some items to look for this year's US Open:
On the men's side, Novak Djokovic is the #1 seed in the singles side. Shreveport native Ryan Harrison will take on Marin Cilic in the first round. Gonna be tough. Cilic was a contender in some events at some time. Roger Federer will be the third seed, while Andy Murray will be the fourth seed. Defending singles champ Rafa Nadal is the 2nd seed.
On the women's side, two time defending singles champ Kim Clijsters has withdrawn from her third straight major due to injury. The Aussie Open women's singles champ has a pulled stomach muscle that according to her, that it would take a few weeks to recooperate, so resting is the most logical choice rather than risking it for even worse injuries. Where does this leave the singles side at the US Open this year? Let's see.
Sweet Caroline! Caro Wozniacki will get the #1 seed. Not surprising. French Open champ Li Na gets the 6th seed. Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova will have the 5th seed, while Vera Zvonareva will get the 2nd seed.
Live here in the states on TV via Tennis Channel, ESPN and CBS. Live timing and video here.
The ONLY grand slam with nighttime tennis. Nuff said! The only thing that could push the opening day back is Irene. Everything in NYC and the east coast is pushed back for now. Not sure of the US Open schedule for Monday, so check the US Open website.
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