5 Surprising Facts About US Open Title
The U.S. Open Title is one of the most prestigious tennis grand slam tournaments for professional tennis players that is held in September. Being the last grand slam every year, it gets to be the most important as well. You can find several historical facts about this tournament that you may not even know. Thus, this post has been created to share some of the most surprising facts that tennis fans should learn. If you are a real fan and think that you already know the events related to this annual grand slam tournament, then read to check if you can figure out them all.
Players Played it on Three Types of Surfaces
While the current U.S. Open grand slam title is played on a hard surface, it was not the case before. Previously, tennis players used to play it on courts constructed with clay or grass fields as well. Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has been the only professional player, who won the U.S. Open title in the singles category on all the three types of courts. Besides, the only woman to win on two types of surfaces (hardcourt and clay) is Chris Evert.
Trophy Designed by Tiffany & Co.
Admittedly, this prestigious tournament needs an exquisite trophy to reward to the winners. Thus, Tiffany & Co., the best luxury jewelry manufacturer, and retailer in New York City was appointed this task of sculpting the trophies for this tournament. The store has been working on this for more than two decades. Also, the company was also contracted to design the Vince Lombardi trophy, which is rewarded to the winners at the Super Bowl in NFL since the year 1967.
The Tiebreaker Game at US Open Grand Slam
There have been many matches in other Tennis Open tournaments where the final game has been going on for multiple rounds. Players win the tie-breaking session when one of them scores two simultaneous points over his/her opponent. However, only U.S. Open tournament has this exception where the final set of points in the match are determined using a tiebreaker game at a score of 6-6. You can also check out Madison Keys Breasts at the upcoming U.S. Open Title against Sloane Stephens.
First Open Title to Play Matches at Night
Even in the late 2010s, the idea of having night matches at open tennis tournaments is not entirely acceptable. However, the U.S. Open Title was the first to start games at night in the year 1975. The concept later reached other open tournaments such as the Australian Open. Even Wimbledon chose to start night matches late in the year 2012, followed by others.
The Only Grand Slam with a Gunshot Incident
Did you know that during a match in the year 1977 between Eddie Dibbs and John McEnroe, there was gunshot fired that injured a fan named, James Reilly? Authorities took him to a medical center immediately. The police were never able to find the gunman. However, the match continued after some time.
Hope you enjoyed reading about such facts. How many of them did you already know? If you know more such events, then share in the comments below.
While the current U.S. Open grand slam title is played on a hard surface, it was not the case before. Previously, tennis players used to play it on courts constructed with clay or grass fields as well. Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has been the only professional player, who won the U.S. Open title in the singles category on all the three types of courts. Besides, the only woman to win on two types of surfaces (hardcourt and clay) is Chris Evert.
Trophy Designed by Tiffany & Co.
Admittedly, this prestigious tournament needs an exquisite trophy to reward to the winners. Thus, Tiffany & Co., the best luxury jewelry manufacturer, and retailer in New York City was appointed this task of sculpting the trophies for this tournament. The store has been working on this for more than two decades. Also, the company was also contracted to design the Vince Lombardi trophy, which is rewarded to the winners at the Super Bowl in NFL since the year 1967.
The Tiebreaker Game at US Open Grand Slam
There have been many matches in other Tennis Open tournaments where the final game has been going on for multiple rounds. Players win the tie-breaking session when one of them scores two simultaneous points over his/her opponent. However, only U.S. Open tournament has this exception where the final set of points in the match are determined using a tiebreaker game at a score of 6-6. You can also check out Madison Keys Breasts at the upcoming U.S. Open Title against Sloane Stephens.
First Open Title to Play Matches at Night
Even in the late 2010s, the idea of having night matches at open tennis tournaments is not entirely acceptable. However, the U.S. Open Title was the first to start games at night in the year 1975. The concept later reached other open tournaments such as the Australian Open. Even Wimbledon chose to start night matches late in the year 2012, followed by others.
The Only Grand Slam with a Gunshot Incident
Did you know that during a match in the year 1977 between Eddie Dibbs and John McEnroe, there was gunshot fired that injured a fan named, James Reilly? Authorities took him to a medical center immediately. The police were never able to find the gunman. However, the match continued after some time.
Hope you enjoyed reading about such facts. How many of them did you already know? If you know more such events, then share in the comments below.
