U.S. Open Tennis
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Aces and faults from the U.S. Open
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ACE. Andy Roddick’s sly reference to Roger Federer as “the world’s most interesting man.”
FAULT. There has been quite a bit of fan grumbling about the tight quarters at the primary practice courts, preventing most spectators from getting a glimpse of the stars’ workouts.
SERVICE WINNER. U.S. Tennis Association officials, as part of a $500-million improvement of the Billie Jean King National...
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ACE - Best seat in the house (without sitting): The walkway connecting Armstrong Stadium to the Grandstand, offering an ideal look at the Grandstand action.
FAULT - No sock-making company has solicited Jack Sock for an endorsement deal, he confirmed.
LET - The Open’s junior tournament, which begins today, may or may not allow a look at future champions in the main draw. Only three Open...
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ACE. Doubles tennis featuring American twins Bob and Mike Bryan.
FAULT. Open officials’ decision to schedule the Bryans on 2,800-seat Court 17, leaving hundreds of fans shut out, while simultaneous matches in 10,103-seat Louis Armstrong Stadium and the 6,106-seat Grandstand began with roughly half of the seats filled.
ACE. Spectators’ rhythmic clapping in anticipation of a Hawk-Eye replay.
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