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The latest updates, standings, player photos, history, and assorted U.S. Tennis Open trivia buzzes the Web...as New York City becomes the world capital of tennis in September, with the action centering around Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens.

This year, the US Tennis Open kicks off on Monday, August 27 leading up to the men's final on Sunday, September 9, 2012.

International stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, and Venus Williams will be on hand to dazzle the crowds as tennis fever hits the Big Apple during the two-week event.

US Tennis Open tickets officially go on sale in early June 2012 featuring individual, full-series, and group plans. If you're an American Express Card holder, watch for special offers to get a jump on ticket purchase in late May.

In the U.S., TV coverage is traditionally shown on CBS, ESPN, ESPN2 and The Tennis Channel, with Skysports delivering it to UK audiences, and FOX Sports in Australia. The tournament is broadcast in Canada on TSN.

More about the US Tennis Open around the Web:

US Open - The official site with all the latest news, ticket information, photos, video clips, background info on the stars, plus a look back at past champions and U.S. Open history, and the complete TV schedule on CBS and ESPN.

United States Tennis Association - The U.S. tennis scene with the spotlight on the U.S. Open Series bringing tennis to American TV all summer long, together with the big game's winners and losers, player profiles, plus info on the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and more on leagues, tournaments and USA Team Tennis.

ATPtennis.com - The official site for men's professional tennis with video and audio reports, scores and standings, feature stories and interactive head-to-head comparisons.

WTATour.com - The official site of women's professional tennis featuring player profiles, rankings, feature stories, a photo gallery and a FanZone with an online shop, free wallpaper and related downloads.

also see feature articles -> Tennis Tips from Andy Roddick


also see-> Andre Agassi | Roger Federer | Lleyton Hewitt

Anna Kournikova | Rafael Nadal | Andy Roddick | Marat Safin

Maria Sharapova | Serena Williams | Venus Williams

also see -> Australian Open | French Open

Monte Carlo Masters | Wimbledon