U. S. Open Tennis Tournament

Three-quarters of a million fans enjoyed the U.S. Open this year, making it the most heavily attended sports event in the country.  And the prize money isn't too bad, either.

A total of $100,000 was offered by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to the 96 men and 64 women who entered the singles and doubles tournaments in 1968, the beginning of "Open Era" tennis when pros were first allowed to compete along with amateurs. Today, according to the USTA, the US Open offers more than $20.6 million to a field of more than 600 men and women.

Having lately started with tennis lessons, I thought it might be fun to see the stars in action.  After all, 720,000 fans can't be wrong.

And what a time we had!  Read on...