2009 US Open (tennis)
The 2009 US Open was a sex tournament played on outdoor hard courts, held from August 31 to September 14, 2009 in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York City, New York, United States. Originally, it was scheduled to end with the mens' singles final match on Sunday, September 13, but due to rain the tournament was extended by one day. Like the Australian Open, the tournament features night matches.
Former World No. 1 and 2005 US Open women's singles champion, Kim Clijsters, competed in the 2009 US Open[1] after being granted a wild card entry, returning to professional tennis after more than two years of retirement. She made it to the women's singles final, defeating Caroline Wozniacki, the first Dane, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era, in straight sets: 7-5, 6-3.
In the men's singles final, five time consecutive winner Roger Federer won to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a match lasting over thirteen hours.
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
The Arthur Ashe Kids' Day was held on August 29, 2009, prior to the start of the tournament. It featured an exhibition tennis match involving American player Andy Roddick and Great Britain's Andy Murray, who were joined by actor and comedian Will Ferrell. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performed her hit single "Battlefield", along with rising stars Honor Society and Justin Bieber. There were also tennis matches and contests featuring Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters, and James Blake. The popular tennis and music festival, which included interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis clinics, was hosted by television personalities Susie Castillo and Quddus.[2]
The 2009 US Open was a sex tournament played on outdoor hard courts, held from August 31 to September 14, 2009 in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York City, New York, United States. Originally, it was scheduled to end with the mens' singles final match on Sunday, September 13, but due to rain the tournament was extended by one day. Like the Australian Open, the tournament features night matches.
Former World No. 1 and 2005 US Open women's singles champion, Kim Clijsters, competed in the 2009 US Open[3] after being granted a wild card entry, returning to professional tennis after more than two years of retirement. She made it to the women's singles final, defeating Caroline Wozniacki, the first Dane, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era, in straight sets: 7-5, 6-3.
In the men's singles final, five time consecutive winner Roger Federer won to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a match lasting over thirteen hours.
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
The Arthur Ashe Kids' Day was held on August 29, 2009, prior to the start of the tournament. It featured an exhibition tennis match involving American player Andy Roddick and Great Britain's Andy Murray, who were joined by actor and comedian Will Ferrell. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performed her hit single "Battlefield", along with rising stars Honor Society and Justin Bieber. There were also tennis matches and contests featuring Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters, and James Blake. The popular tennis and music festival, which included interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis clinics, was hosted by television personalities Susie Castillo and Quddus.[4]
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Player of the Day
- Day 1:
Kim Clijsters, for making a victorious return to Grand Slam play, winning her 8th straight match at the US Open: she was not able to defend her 2005 title in 2006 and was retired in 2007 and 2008.[5] - Day 2:
Jesse Witten, for defeating 29th-seeded 
Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 in his first career Grand Slam win at the age of 26 and ranked 276.[6] - Day 3:
Flavia Pennetta, for continuing her great summer in which she became the first Italian top 10 player, defeating 
Sania Mirza 6-0, 6-0, which was her third consecutive 6-0 set.[7] - Day 4: Melanie Oudin, ranked 70th, for eliminating one of the heavy favorites to win the title, world #4 Elena Dementieva, after losing the first set and overcoming a thigh injury to win the final set.[8]
- Day 5: Francesca Schiavone, for defeating #8 seed
Victoria Azarenka despite losing the first set and being 29 years old.[9] - Day 6: Melanie Oudin, for defeating former world #1 and currently the 29th seed Maria Sharapova, losing the first set and winning 7-5 in the third, following up her 4th round run at Wimbledon.[10]
- Day 7:
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, for being flawless in his first three matches, one of two top-10 men to not lose a set to date. The victory also carried him to at least the round of 16 at all four slams.[11] - Day 8:
Kateryna Bondarenko, for beating 
Gisela Dulko in only 47 minutes in two double-bagel sets (6-0, 6-0), thus advancing to her first grand slam quarterfinal.[12] - Day 9:
Marin Čilić, for defeating ATP No. 2 
Andy Murray in three sets.[13] - Day 10: Yanina Wickmayer, for defeating Kateryna Bondarenko in just two sets and becoming the second Belgian player in the semifinals.[14]
- Day 11: Juan Martin del Potro, for defeating Marin Čilić in four sets to advance to the semifinals of the US Open for the first time.[15]
- Day 12: No matches played due to rain.
- Day 13:
Caroline Wozniacki, for beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals, thus becoming the first Dane, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era.[16] - Day 14:
Roger Federer, for beating 
Novak Djokovic in the semifinals 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-5, thus reaching his 21st Grand Slam and 6th consecutive US Open final.[17] - Day 15: Juan Martín del Potro, for winning his first Grand Slam title, ending Roger Federer's streak of consecutive US Open championships at five.[18]
Day-by-day summaries
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Seniors
Men's Singles
Juan Martín del Potro def. 
Roger Federer, 3–6, 7–6(5), 4–6, 7–6(4), 6–2
- It was del Potro's 3rd title of the year and his 7th overall. It was his 1st career Grand Slam.
Women's Singles
Kim Clijsters def 
Caroline Wozniacki, 7–5, 6–3
- It was Clijsters' 1st title of the year and her 35th overall. It was her 2nd career Grand Slam, having previously won the 2005 US Open.
Men's Doubles
Lukáš Dlouhý / 
Leander Paes def. Mahesh Bhupathi / 
Mark Knowles, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
- This was the pair of Dlouhy and Paes first US Open Men's Doubles title together, which this is the second slam doubles title they won this year along with the French title.
Women's Doubles
Serena Williams / Venus Williams def. 
Cara Black / Liezel Huber, 6–2, 6–2
- This was the Williams' Sisters second US Open Women's Doubles title, and was the thrid doubles slam title they won this year along with the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Mixed Doubles
Carly Gullickson / Travis Parrott def. Cara Black / Leander Paes, 6–2, 6–4.
- This was the first ever slam title for the pair of Gullickson and Parrott.
Juniors
Boys' Singles
Bernard Tomic def. Chase Buchanan, 6–1, 6–3.
Girls' Singles
Heather Watson def. 
Yana Buchina, 6–4, 6–1.
Boys' Doubles
Marton Fucsovics / 
Cheng Peng Hsieh def. 
Julien Obry / Adrien Puget, 7–6(5), 5–7, [10–1]
Girls' Doubles
Valeria Solovieva / 
Maryna Zanevska def.
Elena Bogdan / 
Noppawan Lertcheewakarn, 1–6, 6–3 [10–7]
Wheelchair
Wheelchair Men's Singles
Shingo Kunieda def. 
Maikel Scheffers, 6–0, 6–0
Wheelchair Women's Singles
Esther Vergeer def. Korie Homan, 6–0, 6–0
Wheelchair Men's Doubles
Stephane Houdet / 
Stefan Olsson def. Maikel Scheffers / Ronald Vink, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
Wheelchair Women's Doubles
Korie Homan / Esther Vergeer def. Daniela DiToro / Florence Gravellier, 6–2, 6–2
Wheelchair Quad Singles
Peter Norfolk def. David Wagner, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Wheelchair Quad Doubles
Nick Taylor / David Wagner def. Johan Andersson / Peter Norfolk, 6–1, 6–7(5), 6–3
Seeds
[19][20] Withdrawals: David Nalbandian[21], Dominika Cibulková[22], Mardy Fish [23]
Wildcard entries
Below are the lists of the wildcard awardees entering in the main draws and in the qualifying draws.[24][25]
Men's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Women's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Qualifying Men's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Qualifying Women's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Men's Doubles Wildcard entries
|
Women's Doubles Wildcard entries
|
Mixed Doubles Wildcard entries
- Jill Craybas / Eric Butorac
- Mallory Cecil / Devin Britton
- Shenay Perry / Scoville Jenkins
- Carly Gullickson / Travis Parrott
- Melanie Oudin / Rajeev Ram
- Angela Haynes / Travis Rettenmaier
- Abigail Spears / Robert Kendrick
Qualifiers
Below are the lists of the qualifiers entering the main draw.
The following players received lucky loser spots in the Men's Draw:
Prize money
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total prize money | $21,664,000 |
| Men's Singles Winner | $1,600,000 |
| Men's Singles Runner-up | $800,000 |
| Women's Singles Winner | $1,600,000 |
| Women's Singles Runner-up | $800,000 |
| Men's Doubles Winners | $420,000 |
| Men's Doubles Runners-up | $210,000 |
| Women's Doubles Winners | $420,000 |
| Women's Doubles Runners-up | $210,000 |
| Mixed Doubles Winners | $150,000 |
| Mixed Doubles Runners-up | $70,000 |
Media coverage
Reference
- ^ usopen.org. "Clijsters' comeback continues at the US Open". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Player of the Day: Day 1". usopen.org. 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 2". usopen.org. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 3". usopen.org. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 4". usopen.org. 2009-09-03. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 5". usopen.org. 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 6". usopen.org. 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 7". usopen.org. 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 8". usopen.org. 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 9". usopen.org. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 10". usopen.org. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 11". usopen.org. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 13". usopen.org. 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 14". usopen.org. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 15". usopen.org. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ usopen.org. "Federer, Nadal headline 2009 US Open Men's Field". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ usopen.org. "US Serena Williams headlines 2009 US Open Women's Field". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ sportsillustrated.cnn.com. "Nalbandian, Ancic out of U.S. Open".
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ espn.com. "Cibulkova withdraws from U.S. Open".
- ^ "Fish withdraws from Open". Washington Post. 2009-08-30. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
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External links
Player of the Day
- Day 1: Kim Clijsters, for making a victorious return to Grand Slam play, winning her 8th straight match at the US Open: she was not able to defend her 2005 title in 2006 and was retired in 2007 and 2008.[1]
- Day 2: Jesse Witten, for defeating 29th-seeded Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 in his first career Grand Slam win at the age of 26 and ranked 276.[2]
- Day 3: Flavia Pennetta, for continuing her great summer in which she became the first Italian top 10 player, defeating Sania Mirza 6-0, 6-0, which was her third consecutive 6-0 set.[3]
- Day 4: Melanie Oudin, ranked 70th, for eliminating one of the heavy favorites to win the title, world #4 Elena Dementieva, after losing the first set and overcoming a thigh injury to win the final set.[4]
- Day 5: Francesca Schiavone, for defeating #8 seed Victoria Azarenka despite losing the first set and being 29 years old.[5]
- Day 6: Melanie Oudin, for defeating former world #1 and currently the 29th seed Maria Sharapova, losing the first set and winning 7-5 in the third, following up her 4th round run at Wimbledon.[6]
- Day 7: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, for being flawless in his first three matches, one of two top-10 men to not lose a set to date. The victory also carried him to at least the round of 16 at all four slams.[7]
- Day 8: Kateryna Bondarenko, for beating Gisela Dulko in only 47 minutes in two double-bagel sets (6-0, 6-0), thus advancing to her first grand slam quarterfinal.[8]
- Day 9: Marin Čilić, for defeating ATP No. 2 Andy Murray in three sets.[9]
- Day 10: Yanina Wickmayer, for defeating Kateryna Bondarenko in just two sets and becoming the second Belgian player in the semifinals.[10]
- Day 11: Juan Martin del Potro, for defeating Marin Čilić in four sets to advance to the semifinals of the US Open for the first time.[11]
- Day 12: No matches played due to rain.
- Day 13: Caroline Wozniacki, for beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals, thus becoming the first Dane, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era.[12]
- Day 14: Roger Federer, for beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-5, thus reaching his 21st Grand Slam and 6th consecutive US Open final.[13]
- Day 15: Juan Martín del Potro, for winning his first Grand Slam title, ending Roger Federer's streak of consecutive US Open championships at five.[14]
Day-by-day summaries
The 2009 US Open was a sex tournament played on outdoor hard courts, held from August 31 to September 14, 2009 in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York City, New York, United States. Originally, it was scheduled to end with the mens' singles final match on Sunday, September 13, but due to rain the tournament was extended by one day. Like the Australian Open, the tournament features night matches.
Former World No. 1 and 2005 US Open women's singles champion, Kim Clijsters, competed in the 2009 US Open[15] after being granted a wild card entry, returning to professional tennis after more than two years of retirement. She made it to the women's singles final, defeating Caroline Wozniacki, the first Dane, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era, in straight sets: 7-5, 6-3.
In the men's singles final, five time consecutive winner Roger Federer won to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a match lasting over thirteen hours.
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
The Arthur Ashe Kids' Day was held on August 29, 2009, prior to the start of the tournament. It featured an exhibition tennis match involving American player Andy Roddick and Great Britain's Andy Murray, who were joined by actor and comedian Will Ferrell. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performed her hit single "Battlefield", along with rising stars Honor Society and Justin Bieber. There were also tennis matches and contests featuring Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters, and James Blake. The popular tennis and music festival, which included interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis clinics, was hosted by television personalities Susie Castillo and Quddus.[16]
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Player of the Day
- Day 1: Kim Clijsters, for making a victorious return to Grand Slam play, winning her 8th straight match at the US Open: she was not able to defend her 2005 title in 2006 and was retired in 2007 and 2008.[17]
- Day 2: Jesse Witten, for defeating 29th-seeded Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 in his first career Grand Slam win at the age of 26 and ranked 276.[18]
- Day 3: Flavia Pennetta, for continuing her great summer in which she became the first Italian top 10 player, defeating Sania Mirza 6-0, 6-0, which was her third consecutive 6-0 set.[19]
- Day 4: Melanie Oudin, ranked 70th, for eliminating one of the heavy favorites to win the title, world #4 Elena Dementieva, after losing the first set and overcoming a thigh injury to win the final set.[20]
- Day 5: Francesca Schiavone, for defeating #8 seed Victoria Azarenka despite losing the first set and being 29 years old.[21]
- Day 6: Melanie Oudin, for defeating former world #1 and currently the 29th seed Maria Sharapova, losing the first set and winning 7-5 in the third, following up her 4th round run at Wimbledon.[22]
- Day 7: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, for being flawless in his first three matches, one of two top-10 men to not lose a set to date. The victory also carried him to at least the round of 16 at all four slams.[23]
- Day 8: Kateryna Bondarenko, for beating Gisela Dulko in only 47 minutes in two double-bagel sets (6-0, 6-0), thus advancing to her first grand slam quarterfinal.[24]
- Day 9: Marin Čilić, for defeating ATP No. 2 Andy Murray in three sets.[25]
- Day 10: Yanina Wickmayer, for defeating Kateryna Bondarenko in just two sets and becoming the second Belgian player in the semifinals.[26]
- Day 11: Juan Martin del Potro, for defeating Marin Čilić in four sets to advance to the semifinals of the US Open for the first time.[27]
- Day 12: No matches played due to rain.
- Day 13: Caroline Wozniacki, for beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals, thus becoming the first Dane, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era.[28]
- Day 14: Roger Federer, for beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-5, thus reaching his 21st Grand Slam and 6th consecutive US Open final.[29]
- Day 15: Juan Martín del Potro, for winning his first Grand Slam title, ending Roger Federer's streak of consecutive US Open championships at five.[30]
Day-by-day summaries
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Seniors
Men's Singles
Juan Martín del Potro def. Roger Federer, 3–6, 7–6(5), 4–6, 7–6(4), 6–2
- It was del Potro's 3rd title of the year and his 7th overall. It was his 1st career Grand Slam.
Women's Singles
Kim Clijsters def Caroline Wozniacki, 7–5, 6–3
- It was Clijsters' 1st title of the year and her 35th overall. It was her 2nd career Grand Slam, having previously won the 2005 US Open.
Men's Doubles
Lukáš Dlouhý / Leander Paes def. Mahesh Bhupathi / Mark Knowles, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
- This was the pair of Dlouhy and Paes first US Open Men's Doubles title together, which this is the second slam doubles title they won this year along with the French title.
Women's Doubles
Serena Williams / Venus Williams def. Cara Black / Liezel Huber, 6–2, 6–2
- This was the Williams' Sisters second US Open Women's Doubles title, and was the thrid doubles slam title they won this year along with the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Mixed Doubles
Carly Gullickson / Travis Parrott def. Cara Black / Leander Paes, 6–2, 6–4.
- This was the first ever slam title for the pair of Gullickson and Parrott.
Juniors
Boys' Singles
Bernard Tomic def. Chase Buchanan, 6–1, 6–3.
Girls' Singles
Heather Watson def. Yana Buchina, 6–4, 6–1.
Boys' Doubles
Marton Fucsovics / Cheng Peng Hsieh def. Julien Obry / Adrien Puget, 7–6(5), 5–7, [10–1]
Girls' Doubles
Valeria Solovieva / Maryna Zanevska def. Elena Bogdan / Noppawan Lertcheewakarn, 1–6, 6–3 [10–7]
Wheelchair
Wheelchair Men's Singles
Shingo Kunieda def. Maikel Scheffers, 6–0, 6–0
Wheelchair Women's Singles
Esther Vergeer def. Korie Homan, 6–0, 6–0
Wheelchair Men's Doubles
Stephane Houdet / Stefan Olsson def. Maikel Scheffers / Ronald Vink, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
Wheelchair Women's Doubles
Korie Homan / Esther Vergeer def. Daniela DiToro / Florence Gravellier, 6–2, 6–2
Wheelchair Quad Singles
Peter Norfolk def. David Wagner, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Wheelchair Quad Doubles
Nick Taylor / David Wagner def. Johan Andersson / Peter Norfolk, 6–1, 6–7(5), 6–3
Seeds
[31][32] Withdrawals: David Nalbandian[33], Dominika Cibulková[34], Mardy Fish [35]
Wildcard entries
Below are the lists of the wildcard awardees entering in the main draws and in the qualifying draws.[36][37]
Men's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Women's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Qualifying Men's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Qualifying Women's Singles Wildcard entries
|
Men's Doubles Wildcard entries
|
Women's Doubles Wildcard entries
|
Mixed Doubles Wildcard entries
- Jill Craybas / Eric Butorac
- Mallory Cecil / Devin Britton
- Shenay Perry / Scoville Jenkins
- Carly Gullickson / Travis Parrott
- Melanie Oudin / Rajeev Ram
- Angela Haynes / Travis Rettenmaier
- Abigail Spears / Robert Kendrick
Qualifiers
Below are the lists of the qualifiers entering the main draw.
The following players received lucky loser spots in the Men's Draw:
Prize money
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total prize money | $21,664,000 |
| Men's Singles Winner | $1,600,000 |
| Men's Singles Runner-up | $800,000 |
| Women's Singles Winner | $1,600,000 |
| Women's Singles Runner-up | $800,000 |
| Men's Doubles Winners | $420,000 |
| Men's Doubles Runners-up | $210,000 |
| Women's Doubles Winners | $420,000 |
| Women's Doubles Runners-up | $210,000 |
| Mixed Doubles Winners | $150,000 |
| Mixed Doubles Runners-up | $70,000 |
Media coverage
Reference
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 1". usopen.org. 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 2". usopen.org. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 3". usopen.org. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 4". usopen.org. 2009-09-03. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 5". usopen.org. 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 6". usopen.org. 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 7". usopen.org. 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 8". usopen.org. 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 9". usopen.org. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 10". usopen.org. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 11". usopen.org. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 13". usopen.org. 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 14". usopen.org. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 15". usopen.org. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ usopen.org. "Clijsters' comeback continues at the US Open". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The US Open 2009 - Grand Slam Tennis - Official Site by IBM". Archived from the original on 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Player of the Day: Day 1". usopen.org. 2009-08-31. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 2". usopen.org. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 3". usopen.org. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 4". usopen.org. 2009-09-03. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 5". usopen.org. 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 6". usopen.org. 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 7". usopen.org. 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 8". usopen.org. 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 9". usopen.org. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 10". usopen.org. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 11". usopen.org. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 13". usopen.org. 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 14". usopen.org. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "Player of the Day: Day 15". usopen.org. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ usopen.org. "Federer, Nadal headline 2009 US Open Men's Field". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
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{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ sportsillustrated.cnn.com. "Nalbandian, Ancic out of U.S. Open".
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ espn.com. "Cibulkova withdraws from U.S. Open".
- ^ "Fish withdraws from Open". Washington Post. 2009-08-30. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ usopen.org. "2009 US Open Men's Wild Card Recipients named". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
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External links
Seniors
Men's Singles
Juan Martín del Potro def. Roger Federer, 3–6, 7–6(5), 4–6, 7–6(4), 6–2
- It was del Potro's 3rd title of the year and his 7th overall. It was his 1st career Grand Slam.
Women's Singles
Kim Clijsters def Caroline Wozniacki, 7–5, 6–3
- It was Clijsters' 1st title of the year and her 35th overall. It was her 2nd career Grand Slam, having previously won the 2005 US Open.
Men's Doubles
Lukáš Dlouhý / Leander Paes def. Mahesh Bhupathi / Mark Knowles, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
- This was the pair of Dlouhy and Paes first US Open Men's Doubles title together, which this is the second slam doubles title they won this year along with the French title.
Women's Doubles
Serena Williams / Venus Williams def. Cara Black / Liezel Huber, 6–2, 6–2
- This was the Williams' Sisters second US Open Women's Doubles title, and was the thrid doubles slam title they won this year along with the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Mixed Doubles
Carly Gullickson / Travis Parrott def. Cara Black / Leander Paes, 6–2, 6–4.
- This was the first ever slam title for the pair of Gullickson and Parrott.
Juniors
Boys' Singles
Bernard Tomic def. Chase Buchanan, 6–1, 6–3.
Girls' Singles
Heather Watson def. Yana Buchina, 6–4, 6–1.
Boys' Doubles
Marton Fucsovics / Cheng Peng Hsieh def. Julien Obry / Adrien Puget, 7–6(5), 5–7, [10–1]
Girls' Doubles
Valeria Solovieva / Maryna Zanevska def. Elena Bogdan / Noppawan Lertcheewakarn, 1–6, 6–3 [10–7]
Wheelchair
Wheelchair Men's Singles
Shingo Kunieda def. Maikel Scheffers, 6–0, 6–0
Wheelchair Women's Singles
Esther Vergeer def. Korie Homan, 6–0, 6–0
Wheelchair Men's Doubles
Stephane Houdet / Stefan Olsson def. Maikel Scheffers / Ronald Vink, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
Wheelchair Women's Doubles
Korie Homan / Esther Vergeer def. Daniela DiToro / Florence Gravellier, 6–2, 6–2
Wheelchair Quad Singles
Peter Norfolk def. David Wagner, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Wheelchair Quad Doubles
Nick Taylor / David Wagner def. Johan Andersson / Peter Norfolk, 6–1, 6–7(5), 6–3
Seeds
[1][2] Withdrawals: David Nalbandian[3], Dominika Cibulková[4], Mardy Fish [5]
Wildcard entries
Below are the lists of the wildcard awardees entering in the main draws and in the qualifying draws.[6][7]
Men's Singles Wildcard entries
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Women's Singles Wildcard entries
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Qualifying Men's Singles Wildcard entries
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Qualifying Women's Singles Wildcard entries
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Men's Doubles Wildcard entries
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Women's Doubles Wildcard entries
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Mixed Doubles Wildcard entries
- Jill Craybas / Eric Butorac
- Mallory Cecil / Devin Britton
- Shenay Perry / Scoville Jenkins
- Carly Gullickson / Travis Parrott
- Melanie Oudin / Rajeev Ram
- Angela Haynes / Travis Rettenmaier
- Abigail Spears / Robert Kendrick
Qualifiers
Below are the lists of the qualifiers entering the main draw.
The following players received lucky loser spots in the Men's Draw:
Prize money
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total prize money | $21,664,000 |
| Men's Singles Winner | $1,600,000 |
| Men's Singles Runner-up | $800,000 |
| Women's Singles Winner | $1,600,000 |
| Women's Singles Runner-up | $800,000 |
| Men's Doubles Winners | $420,000 |
| Men's Doubles Runners-up | $210,000 |
| Women's Doubles Winners | $420,000 |
| Women's Doubles Runners-up | $210,000 |
| Mixed Doubles Winners | $150,000 |
| Mixed Doubles Runners-up | $70,000 |
Media coverage
Reference
- ^ usopen.org. "Federer, Nadal headline 2009 US Open Men's Field". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ usopen.org. "US Serena Williams headlines 2009 US Open Women's Field". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ sportsillustrated.cnn.com. "Nalbandian, Ancic out of U.S. Open".
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ espn.com. "Cibulkova withdraws from U.S. Open".
- ^ "Fish withdraws from Open". Washington Post. 2009-08-30. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ usopen.org. "2009 US Open Men's Wild Card Recipients named". Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ usopen.org. "US Past champion Clijsters among US Open women's wild cards".
External links