Articles about “U.S.Open”
Exciting Times for Flushing
With a rain out of Friday night's game, the Mets played a doubleheader Sunday to finish up the three game series against the Giants. The Giants won the first game 6-3 behind the pitching and hitting of...
Say So Long to Green Courts!
Every May the United States Tennis Center in Flushing resurfaces its courts. This year, they've taken it a step further, changing the color of the courts to blue from green. They say it will help the visibility...
Previously on Gothamist Sports
- The first Gothamist Division 1A rankings. - There is controversy at the US Open. - The Yankees straighten things out with some wins against the D-Rays. - The Mets finally end their losing streak. -...
Controversy in Queens
Serena Williams lost a wild one to Jennifer Capriati last night in the womens quarterfinals at the US Open in Flushing. Williams was serving at deuce in the first game of the third set when her backhand...
Previously on Gothamist Sports
- During the annual Giants/Jets game, the Jets win this meeting. - Eli Manning takes a back seat to Kurt Warner. - The US Open starts with some funky fashion statements. - The Mets are playing...
Play Begins in Flushing
The 2004 US Open kicked off with a bang last night, as evidenced by Serena Williams latest attire. Williams, never one to shy away from spectacle, dispatched Sandra Kleinova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3 in...
Bad Day For US Tennis
Andy Roddick? Done. Venus Williams? Done. Lisa Raymond? Done. Chanda Rubin? Done. Mike and Bob Bryan? Done. To say yesterday was a bad day for US tennis would be an understatement. The entire women's singles team was...
Previously on Gothamist Sports
- Retief Goosen holds off Phil Mickelson to win the US Open despite the impossible greens. - The Nets wheel and deal in preparation for the NBA Draft. - The Bronx Bombers drop two in LA,...
Shinnecock and Players Get Ready for the U.S. Open
The 114th U.S. Open starts Thursday at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, but coverage on the tournament is well underway. As is the norm with the U.S. Open, the course will be challenging. Players have started taking notes...
Ain't No Shinnecock Here
All is not well at Shinnecock Hills, the site of the U.S. Open next week. The brief information about Shinnecock Hills on the U.S. Open's website says, "The club was built on land that formerly belonged to...
US Open Golf/Tennis
There are two U.S. Opens on the local horizon. The first is the 104th U.S. Open of golf which takes place June 17-20 at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton. As if summer traffic wasn't enough, a golf tournament...