US Open

The US (United States) Open is probably the flashiest and most glamorous of the four grand slams. It takes place in Flushing Meadows, NY in September, and the best matches are played in the middle of the night.

Sep 14 2009

Serena Williams Controversial Outburst Against Line Judge

An Embarrassing Moment for Tennis

The long anticipated semifinal between the unseeded Belgian mom Kim Clijsters, returning from a 27 month break as mom, and the American powerhouse Serena Williams, finally took place after a long rain delay Saturday night. The match was intense, and very tight, but Kim's outplaying of the favorite Serena was overshadowed by a controversial outburst at the end of the match... read more »

Sep 14 2009

Kim Clijsters Wins U.S. Open 2009

Kim is Back!

Kim Clijsters, Belgian mom and one of the nicest women on the WTA tour according to fellow players and colleagues, is back with a vengeance. Entering the U.S. Open on a wildcard, she plowed through the draw, dropping Russian after Russian before encountering the dreaded, usually unbeatable in a Slam American powerhouse, Serena Williams... read more »