2014 U.S. Open Championships
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The 2014 US Open concluded their 134th edition from August 25 through September 8 with Marin Cilic and Serena Williams taking the singles titles of the fourth and final Grand Slam event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Rafael Nadal was the defending champion in the men's event but withdrew due to a wrist injury. Serena's victory claimed her 18th Grand Slam crown and a record 6th U.S.Open trophy while Cilic captured his first career Grand Slam win.
#USOpen2014 Congratulations & Kudos to @cilic_marin @keinishikori for a great @usopen run http://t.co/212A2Fx5qI pic.twitter.com/CubdlhdluS
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@usopen USTA's Arthur Ashe Stadium named after 1968 singles champion #ArthurAshe #USOpen2014 http://t.co/yJT4lw03gr pic.twitter.com/cTpbkK7rO5
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U.S. Open Champions since the "Open Era" 1968 when Pros & Ams vied for the first time
ITS Tennis News: August 24 2014 - Since the Open Era when professionals and amateurs competed for the first time, Roger Federer has had the most consecutive wins, with five 2004–2008. Chris Evert from 1975 to 1978 owns the record for most consecutive women's singles titles at four and for most overall titles at six 1975–1978, 1980, 1982. U.S. Open champions since open era 1968
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@rogerfederer have won most US Open titles at five. http://t.co/yJT4lw03gr pic.twitter.com/zMkOrwmDzC
— ITS Tennis News (@itennisschool) August 24, 2014
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Busy Week for Maria Sharapova in NYC
wtatennis.com: August 22 2014 New York - Maria Sharapova has been winning lots of matches around the world all year - she's No.1 on the Road To Singapore leaderboard, after all - but she's always keeping very busy off of the court as well, and her pre-US Open appearances around New York City. Read more
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Federer In-Form for Flushing Fortnight
usopen.org: August 22, 2014 By Joel Drucker - Even now, at 33, Roger Federer’s greatest weapon shines brilliantly. We’re not talking about his silky-smooth movement, nor his superb forehand, nor his deft touch, or elegant service motion. Read article
Men's & Women's Seedings
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Djokovic, Federer Earn Top Billing
usopen.org: Tuesday August 19 2014 By McCarton Ackerman - The seeds have been announced for this year’s US Open men’s singles tournament, with Novak Djokovic taking the top seed and Roger Federer claiming the No. 2 seed. Reigning Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka will be the No. 3 seed in this year’s tournament, while David Ferrer will hold the No. 4 seed. 2012 US Open champion Andy Murray is seeded eighth. Read full article
2014 U.S. Open Men’s Singles Seeds
1. Novak Djokovic, Serbia; 2. Roger Federer, Switzerland; 3. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland; 4. David Ferrer, Spain; 5. Milos Raonic, Canada; 6. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic; 7. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria; 8. Andy Murray, Great Britain; 9. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France; 10. Kei Nishikori, Japan; 11. Ernests Gulbis, Latvia; 12. Richard Gasquet, France; 13. John Isner, United States ; 14. Marin Cilic, Croatia; 15. Fabio Fognini, Italy; 16. Tommy Robredo, Spain; 17. Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain; 18. Kevin Anderson, South Africa; 19. Feliciano Lopez, Spain; 20. Gael Monfils, France; 21. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia; 22. Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany; 23. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina; 24. Julien Benneteau, France; 25. Ivo Karlovic, Croatia; 26. Gilles Simon, France; 27. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia; 28. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain; 29. Lukas Rosol, Czech Republic
30. Jeremy Chardy, France; 31. Fernando Verdasco, Spain; 32. Joao Sousa, Portugal
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Serena Williams Earns Top Seed Honor
usopen.org: Wednesday August 20 2014 By Nicholas J. Walz - World No. 1 and two-time defending US Open champion Serena Williams has been named the top seed in women’s singles at the 2014 US Open. Following Williams will be No. 2 seed Simona Halep, of Romania, the 2014 French Open finalist and Wimbledon semifinalist; No. 3 Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, who won her second Wimbledon title this summer; and No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanska, of Poland. The reigning French Open and 2006 US Open champion Maria Sharapova is seeded fifth. Current world No. 3 Li Na, of China, the reigning Australian Open champion, withdrew from the US Open in July with a knee injury. Read more
2014 U.S. Open Women’s Singles Seeds
1.Serena Williams, United States; 2.Simona Halep, Romania; 3. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republe; 4.Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland; 5.Maria Sharapova, Russia; 6.Angelique Kerber, Germany; 7.Eugenie Bouchard, Canada; 8.Ana Ivanovic, Serbia; 9.Jelena Jankovic, Serbia; 10.Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark
11.Flavia Pennetta, Italy; 12.Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia; 13.Sara Errani, Italy
14.Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic; 15.Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain; 16.Victoria Azarenka, Belarus; 17.Ekaterina Makarova, Russia; 18.Andrea Petkovic, Germany
19.Venus Williams, United States; 20.Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia; 21.Sloane Stephens, United States; 22.Alize Cornet, France; 23.Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia; 24.Samantha Stosur, Australia; 25.Garbine Muguruza, Spain; 26.Sabine Lisicki, Germany; 27.Madison Keys, United States; 28.Roberta Vinci, Italy
29.Casey Dellacqua, Australia; 30.Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic
31.Kurumi Nara, Japan; 32.Zhang Shuai, China
Prize Money Increase
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U.S. Open 2014 Offers Biggest Prize Money in Tournament History
usopen.org: Monday, July 28, 2014 By E.J. Crawford New York - A victory at the US Open means securing a place in tennis history and claiming one of the most important titles in the sport. In 2014, it will also translate into one of the richest paydays in tennis history. The men’s and women’s singles champions at the 2014 US Open will receive a record $3 million, up from $2.6 million a year ago and double what Roger Federer and Serena Williams earned for their championship victories in 2008. Read more
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