Venus And Serena Capture Second U.S. Open Doubles Title Sep 15, 2009
The fourth-seeded sisters whipped the top-seeded tandem of Zimbabwe's Cara Black and American Liezel Huber 6-2, 6-2 at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. The final was staged on Monday after rain wreaked havoc on the schedule here over the weekend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
PRICE: The impact on her legacy Sep 15, 2009
Serena Williams was about to tie Billie Jean King for Grand Slam singles titles (12) ... Billie Jean King is one of the great American champions, if not one of the biggest names in tennis history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
California First Lady Maria Shriver Announces Recipients of The Minerva Awards(R) 2009 to be Honored at The Women's Conference Sep 15, 2009
Previous Minerva Award recipients Billie Jean King and U.S. Navy Captain Maureen Pennington joined Shriver in congratulating this year's honorees. "Once again, Maria has selected a group of strong, wise and courageous women who truly embody the spirit of Minerva," said social justice pioneer and 2008 Minerva Award recipient Billie Jean King ... Past Minerva Award recipients have included former First Lady Betty Ford ('05), Olympian Anita de Frantz ('05), Billie Jean King ('08), family literacy... (PR Newswire)
Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open title Sep 15, 2009
Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina reacts against Roger Federer of Switzerland during the Men's Final US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center September 14, 2009 in New York. Del Potro dethroned the five-time defending champion to win his first Grand Slam final. (Yahoo! Asia News)
PHOTOS: Del Potro's stunning Open win Sep 15, 2009
Fighter jets fly over the court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center before the men's singles final between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina. Julian Finney - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Serena Williams launches four-letter rant at judge...'Take this **** ball and shove it down your **** throat'... Sep 14, 2009
Watson, the 11th seed, came from 3-1 down in the first set to win 6-4 6-1 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. The 17-year-old from Guernsey is the first British girl to win the U.S. Open junior title. (The Drudge Report)
This was no bad hair day Sep 13, 2009
Rafa will settle for dismantling the fuzzy ball temple, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Del Potro Reaches U.S. Open Semis; Rain Stalls Nadal-gonzalez Match Sep 12, 2009
The 15-time major titlist Federer topped Britain's Murray in last year's title bout at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. The 2009 U.S. Open champion will pocket $1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
It rained, so how did the players spend the day at US Open Tennis Sep 12, 2009
Kim Clijsters of Belgium and her husband Brian Lynch wait in the players' lounge at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for play to commence following inclement weather postponements at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Friday. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rain forces Monday men's final at US Open Sep 12, 2009
Rainfalls delay the start of play on Arthur Ashe Stadium of the 2009 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York. The US Open men's final will be played on Monday for the second year in a row, tournament officials said Friday due to inclement weather. (Yahoo! Asia News)
People with disabilities put a shine on U.S. Open Sep 11, 2009
Friday September 11, 2009. Franklin enjoys working at the U.S. Open, something he’s done for several years. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Federer, Djokovic Move Into Semifinals At U.S. Open Sep 11, 2009
The fourth-seeded Djokovic snuck past tough 10th-seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 during the afternoon session Wednesday at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. Djokovic was the 2007 runner-up and he lost to Federer in last year's semifinals. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Venus, Serena Reach Doubles Final In New York Sep 11, 2009
Black and Huber beat Stosur and American Lisa Raymond in last year's finale at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Del Potro into US Open semis Sep 11, 2009
Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina celebrates a point against Marin Cilic of Croatia during their quarterfinals US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Del Potro converted eight of eight break points to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Thursday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Federer to take on Djokovic in US Open semis Sep 10, 2009
Fernando Verdasco from Spain plays against Novak Djokovic from Serbia during their quarterfinal US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Djokovic won 7-6 (7/2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Unseeded Wickmayer Reaches U.S. Open Semis Sep 10, 2009
The strong Belgian converted on her first match point when Bondarenko netted one final forehand at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. The 6-foot Wickmayer, who advanced in 1 hour, 41 minutes, tallied 16 more winners (31-15) and two more service breaks (5-3) than her Ukrainian counterpart. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nadal, Del Potro Into Open Quarters; Cilic Stuns Murray Sep 10, 2009
Cilic's round-of-eight opponent will be the sixth-seeded 6-foot-6 del Potro, who blew past 2003 U.S. Open runner-up Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. A ruthless del Potro swatted 22 aces on his way to tallying 23 more winners (44-21) than his Spanish counterpart. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Georgia teen's ride continues tonight Sep 9, 2009
WHERE: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York. From the Wednesday, September 09, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clijsters Rolls Into Open Semis Sep 9, 2009
Clijsters converted on her second match point against Li, who misfired wide with one final forehand on Day 9 at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. The victory marked Clijsters' 100th in Grand Slam action. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Federer Strolls Into U.S. Open Quarters; Isner Beaten By Verdasco Sep 9, 2009
The world No. 1 Federer handled 14th-seeded Spaniard Tommy Robredo 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 on Labor Day at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. The amazing Federer has won his last 38 matches in New York and hasn't lost here since 2003. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Oudin Ousts Petrova, Reaches Open Quarters Sep 8, 2009
The 70th-ranked Oudin outlasted 13th-seeded Nadia Petrova 1-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 on Labor Day at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. The upstart Oudin shocked fourth-seeded former U.S. Open runner-up Elena Dementieva in the second round and took out 29th-seeded former champion Maria Sharapova in the third here. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jon Wertheim's guide to attending the U.S. Open Sep 8, 2009
For two weeks out of the year, Jon Wertheim calls the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center home. Join him on his tour of the U.S. Open. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Clijsters keeps alive US Open dream Sep 7, 2009
Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates match point after defeating Venus Williams of the United States during day seven of the 2009 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre ... Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates match point after defeating Venus Williams of the United States during day seven of the 2009 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No. 1 Seed Safina Ousted, Oudin Stuns Sharapova At U.S. Open Sep 7, 2009
Oudin's fourth-round opponent will be another Russian, 13th-seeded Nadia Petrova, who was an easy 6-4, 6-1 victor against 21st-seeded Chinese Zheng Jie on Day 6 at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. Sixth-seeded Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova downed Israeli Shahar Peer, 7-5, 6-1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Federer, Djokovic Reach Fourth Round; Roddick Ousted At U.S. Open Sep 7, 2009
Federer beat Hewitt in the 2004 final on the grounds of the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. Federer got past Hewitt despite piling up an uncharacteristic 59 unforced errors, which was 22 more than the 2001 champion Hewitt. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Witten's wild ride through Big Apple finally ends Sep 6, 2009
TRIBUTE TO PANCHO: Billie Jean King joined other celebrities Saturday for a tribute to former champion Pancho Gonzalez, describing the Mexican player as a star in the Roger Federer mode who finally got the recognition he deserved. "He was a hero of mine as a child," King said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Open notebook: Witten's wild ride finally ends Sep 6, 2009
TRIBUTE TO PANCHO: Billie Jean King joined other celebrities Saturday for a tribute to former champion Pancho Gonzalez, describing the Mexican player as a star in the Roger Federer mode who finally got 00004000 the recognition he deserved. "He was a hero of mine as a child," King said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Safina Defeated, Joins Roddick, Sharapova in Day of Upsets at U.S. Open Sep 6, 2009
She produced 21 double faults in the match at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the most of any womens tour level match this year. The 6-foot-2 Sharapova failed to find rhythm on her serve, serving 21 double faults and 63 unforced errors in total. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Marietta’s Oudin stuns Sharapova at U.S. Open Sep 6, 2009
The 17-year-old from Marietta pulled off another shocker on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court on Saturday, beating No. 29 seeded and former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, in the third round in front of a nationally televised audience and a sold-out crowd of 23,000 fans cheering her every move at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. I just kept fighting as hard I could and trying as hard as I could, a tearful Oudin told CBS Mary Jo Fernandez in an on-court interview after the nearly... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Roddick, Djokovic, Davydenko Into Third Round At U.S. Open Sep 5, 2009
The Russian Davydenko dismissed Czech Jan Hernych, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 on the grounds at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. Also, 21st-seeded American James Blake saved three set points in the third and picked up a victory over Olivier Rochus of Belgium, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Williams sisters reach 4th round of US Open(update) Sep 5, 2009
Results Friday from the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (seedings in parentheses). Singles. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tennis Fans Turn to TicketsNow for US Open Tickets Sep 5, 2009
Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The hottest place for tennis fans to be right now is the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, where the best in tennis have come together to compete in the 2009 US Open Championships. For fans looking to sit so close they can hear the "whoosh" of each 125-mph serve, or for those looking to attend any top match of their choice, TicketsNow, the official resale ticketing partner of the US Open, has your tickets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dementieva, Jankovic Stunned; Safina Avoids Upset In New York Sep 5, 2009
The French Open and Australian Open runner-up Safina dropped the first set against German Kristina Barrois before charging back for a 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-3 decision at the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. Safina advanced in 2 hours, 13 minutes despite piling up 15 double faults and 38 unforced errors. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New Jersey teen advances in U.S. Open; facing Sharapova Sep 3, 2009
" McHale earned a wildcard into the Open after winning the USTA Girls' 18 National Championship last month in Berkeley, Calif. Now ranked No. 381 in the world, she played her first match at the Open on Court 10, out on the perimeter of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Her parents, other family members and friends rooted her on from the stands and she said she could hear her uncle's voice above the crowd. "My whole dad's side of the family from Pennsylvania, most of them came,"... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
* US OPEN 2009: Murray cruises past Gulbis at US Open Sep 3, 2009
Andy Murray runs for the ball during his match against Latvias Ernests Gulbis during the first round of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Tuesday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Clijsters targets Venus and Serena at US Open Sep 3, 2009
Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates her 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 win over Marion Bartoli of France in their 2nd round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. NEW YORK (AFP) - The remarkable comeback of Kim Clijsters gathered pace at the US Open, underlining her growing threat to the domination of the Williams sisters. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Federer, Nadal advance at US Open Sep 3, 2009
Rafael Nadal from Spain reaches for the ball against Richard Gasquet of France during their 1st round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Nadal won 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Sharapova wins in US Open return, Safina struggles Sep 2, 2009
Dinara Safina of Russia reacts against Olivia Rogowska of Australia during their 1st round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Safina won 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Big Apple serves up feast but no takers for seeds Sep 2, 2009
A three-time US Open champion, Serena would draw level with Billie Jean King on 12 major singles titles if she wins a fourth this year. She can really step into a ball, that's for sure,'' said Glatch, who was thrown by the size of the venue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bryan Armen GrahamINSIDE TENNIS Sep 2, 2009
A is for Arthur Ashe Stadium, the $254 million centerpiece of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the world's largest outdoor tennis-only facility (22,547 seats, 90 luxury suites and five restaurants). B is for the Bryan brothers, Mike and Bob, the top-ranked doubles team that rode a wave of top-shelf publicity into this year's tournament, including profiles in and. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Murray, Djokovic off to winning starts at US Open Sep 2, 2009
Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia during a first round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-1, 6-3. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Could Querrey be next great American tennis star? Sep 1, 2009
As much as anywhere else, the issue resonates here at Arthur Ashe Stadium, inside the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of America's Grand Slam, where Connors and McEnroe, Chrissy and Tracy Austin, ruled during a golden era that feels more like ancient history with each passing year. On Sunday, the U.S. Tennis Association sponsored a teaching clinic on Court 11, with renowned teaching pro Mike Barrell touting the benefits of "QuickStart Tennis," a junior version of the game... (FOX 11, AZ)
Clijsters is happy to return to game Sep 1, 2009
Returning to the ballpark now known as the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has stirred nice feelings and pleasant memories, she said. I remember walking through the corridors, walking up to the center court for the final. (Boston Globe)
Still shining, Agassi says caring is doing Sep 1, 2009
It's been three years since the eight-time Grand Slam singles champion exited the stadium as a professional player for the last time, after an emotional and teary farewell at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Last night, he returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium as one of four athletes honored in a ceremony celebrating "Athletes Who Give Back.". (NJ.com -- Times)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Aug 31, 2009
When Wimbledon pioneered Open tennis in 1968 the men's singles champion, Rod Laver, won 2,000, while Billie Jean King, the ladies' singles champion, won 750, only 37. 5% of the men's prize. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Buckeye Buchanan To Play In U.S. Open Aug 31, 2009
During the last few summers, hes traveled to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, site of the U.S. Open, and played in the events juniors tournament, making the quarterfinals a year ago. But never before has Buchanan been on a stage like this. (Bucknuts.com)
Clijsters draws raves from rivals with impressive return Aug 30, 2009
Kim Clijsters of Belgium poses for a US Open headshot at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Clijsters returned to the site of her only Grand Slam title with rave reviews from rivals and a sense that her backup plans to win matches might give her an edge on some US Open foes. (Yahoo! Asia News)
An Open mind Aug 30, 2009
Celebrating its 128th birthday, the longest running among the four major championships, the US Open kicks off tomorrow at the US Tennis Center named for the goddess of the game, Billie Jean King. Federer s heirs - possible US Open doubles champs in 2027 or thereabouts. (Boston Globe)
Local Briefs Aug 30, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
U.S. Open Show Court Schedules Aug 30, 2009
At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. New York. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sights set on 16 Aug 30, 2009
Site: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Schedule: Play begins Monday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bulldog Great Luczak Headed to US Open Aug 30, 2009
- Fresno State men's tennis career wins leader, will make his third appearance at the US Open main draw, when he faces No. 30 Viktor Troicki on Tuesday at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y.. The 78th-ranked Luczak received his third invite by winning two qualifying matches against Ivan Dodig of Croatia, 6-2, 6-4, and Carlos Salamanca of Columbia, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2. (Gobulldogs.com)
Roddick calls U.S. Open Twitter warning lame Aug 30, 2009
Signs are being posted in the players lounge, locker rooms and referees office at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the header: Important. Player Notice. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Know your tennis? Try this U.S. Open quiz Aug 29, 2009
d.) Billie Jean King. Championship: The men's and women's singles champions at the 2009 U.S. Open are guaranteed $1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Open officials warn players about tweeting Aug 29, 2009
Signs at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center warn about Twitter ... Signs are being posted in the players' lounge, locker rooms and referee's office at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the header: "Important. Player Notice. Twitter Warning.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Open warns players, entourages about tweeting Aug 29, 2009
Signs are being posted in the players' lounge, locker rooms and referee's office at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the header: "Important. Player Notice. Twitter Warning.". The signs, written by the Tennis Integrity Unit, point out that Twitter messages could violate the sport's anti-corruption rules. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Here, Serena’s not miscast Aug 29, 2009
At another point, she says she really was hoping to surpass Monica Seles s nine major singles championships - and now that Williams has 11, she wants to catch Billie Jean King s career count of 12. I used to never look at numbers. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Serena, Venus Could Clash In U.S. Open Semis Aug 28, 2009
The 2009 U.S. Open will get underway on Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ram Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open Aug 28, 2009
NEW YORK - Former Illini will compete in the singles main draw of the 2009 U.S. Open, which takes place Aug. 31- Sept. 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Currently ranked No. 117, Ram originally received a wild card into the tournament, but was later awarded a spot in the main draw based on his own ranking. It will be his third career U.S. Open appearance and the first since 2005. (Fightingillini.com)
Maria Sharapova's First Volley in the World of Fashion Aug 28, 2009
Children from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center's Junior Tennis Development Program, New York Junior Tennis League, and the City Parks Foundation were thrilled to meet their tennis icon. Sharapova's collaboration with Cole Haan began with sketches, mood boards, and inspirations from the tennis star. (PR Newswire)
Maria Sharapova Unveils Shoe, Bag... Aug 28, 2009
Some young fans from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centers Junior Development Program got to meet Maria at the event, which was held at Rockefeller Center. Maria, 22, says she loves wearing stiletto heels even though she is 6-foot-2 already. (New York Post -- News)
10 Questions for Andy Roddick Aug 28, 2009
It'd be great to take Bobby Riggs' spot in the "battle of the sexes" too and let Billie Jean King beat up on me a little bit. I have hardly seen you play tennis without your cap. (Time.com)
Roger And Serena Look To Defend Open Titles Aug 27, 2009
The '09 Open will commence Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. And don't look for that late-night coverage on USA Network this year, as ESPN will begin its coverage of this great sporting event starting next week. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Constellation NewEnergy to power U.S. Open Aug 27, 2009
Courtesy of the USTA Constellation NewEnergy will supply renewable energy to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. ... 13 tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Falconi Drops Opening Round Match at US Open Aug 26, 2009
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. - Georgia Tech sophomore dropped her opening round qualifying match in straight sets to Lauren Embree Tuesday afternoon at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Falconi, a 2009 All-American, lost the match 6-4, 6-1 to the University of Florida freshman. (Ramblinwreck.com)
