Open Book

Each year, the US Open annually brings down the curtain on the Grand Slam season with its own uniquely American blend of sports, celebrity, and entertainment, providing a spectacular showcase for the very best of tennis. It has become the sport's ultimate proving ground for the world's greatest players as they compete on the game's biggest stage before a worldwide audience. And with New York City serving as its backdrop and heartbeat, the US Open has married tradition with innovation to evolve gloriously into a whole different kind of ball game. Featuring the writing of Bud Collins and other leading tennis journalists,