GET READY The U.S. Open, played in New York City, is the last of the year’s four major grand slam tournaments. Women’s singles matches begin August 31. The finals take place September 12.
TUNE IN The entire tournament will air on ESPN this year, with commentators like former women’s champion Chris Evert calling the matches. Find the full viewing schedule at USOpen.org.
KNOW THE STAKES Not only will the winner earn major bragging rights and a sterling-silver trophy, but she’ll also take home the largest cash prize in the event’s 128-year history: $3.3 million.
FEEL THE SPEED U.S. Open matches are played on a hard court (as opposed to clay or grass), an advantage for Ana Ivanovic, who’s known for her fierce forehand and power serve (once clocked at 124.9 mph).
EXPECT ANYTHING Serena Williams may have won every grand slam this year, plus the past three U.S. Opens, but Ivanovic has a proven history of breaking the reigning champ’s winning streaks.
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