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At U.S. Open, lots of sun -- and umbrellas

Ryan Harrison of the United States plays against

Photo credit: Getty Images | Ryan Harrison of the United States plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in their men's singles second round match on Day Five of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neigborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 31, 2012)

U.S. Open spectators this week donned sunglasses and ball caps to keep the sun's glare and heat at bay, but another seemingly out-of-place accessory was commonplace courtside at the Flushing Meadows complex.

Tennis fans were using umbrellas -- of every color and pattern -- Thursday, though there was no threat of rain.

"I can't take the sun," said Ivy Baird, of Brooklyn, who sat in the...

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