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The latest news, standings, player photos, history, and assorted U.S. Open trivia buzzed 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.

This year, the US Open kicked off on Monday, August 31 leading up to what WAS to be the men's final on Sunday, September 13 as Swiss champ Roger Federer is joined by women's US Open champ Serena Williams to defend their respective titles.

However, rainy weather pushed back the women's final until Sunday, September 13 and the men's final until Monday, September 14, when both both Federer and Williams were dethroned in stunning upsets!

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.

More about the US Open around the Web:

US Open 2009 - The official site with all the latest news, 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.

USTA National Tennis Center - Where all the action takes place, and encompassing the Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums with complete seating charts, travel directions by car or subway, parking info and handicapped access.

United States Tennis Association - The U.S. tennis scene with the spotlight on the new U.S. Open Series promising to bring 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 | Davis Cup