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The US Open has been played on all three of the surfaces that are seen on the professional tennis tour. The tournament was always played on grass up until 1975 when American green clay was brought in. The clay court lasted just 4 years and then the tournament was moved to the hard courts at the NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER in Flushing Meadows where it has remained to this day.
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The last time the US Open was played in the Chicago area was 1990, when Hale Irwin won at Medinah Country Club. Irwin took home $220,000 for his dramatic playoff win over Mike Donald. This year's winner will pocket more than $1 million. In 2002, the winner received $1 million.
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[A]t the US Open this year, visitors to Valspar's tent can sign up for the Ultimate Match Makeover to win a trip to the 2008 US Open while a group of interior designers "make-over" a room of the winner's choice. Consumers can ... sign up online at www.valspartennis.com for a chance to win the makeover.
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This is the 103 rd US Open Championship. The first was played in 1895. The Open championship was not held for two years (1917-18) during WWI and for four years (1942-45) during WWII.
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Richard Sears (USA), Bill Larned (USA) and Bill Tilden (USA) all hold the record for most singles championships in US Open history, with Sears winning all of his titles in consecutive years. Jimmy Connors (USA) and Pete Sampras (USA) each hold five singles titles apiece.
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Some of the most highly sought-after Tennis Tickets in the land are those providing access to the US Open. Many people try years in advance to obtain quality tickets, while others leave to chance their ability to attend at the last moment.
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