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After mucho great men’s tennis in the 6 week long Olympus US Open Series, which was won by Mardy Fish, the final grand slam of the year is nearly here.
Here are the important US Open deets for the Men.
Defending Champion: Rafael Nadal
Draw
The draw will be available from around 1pm Thursday 25 August (US EST), that’s early morning Australian EST on Friday 26 August.
Dates
- The qualifying rounds of the US Open will commence on 23 August.
- Play in the main draw starts on Monday 29 August and finishes on 11 September 2011 (US EST timezone)
Time of Men’s Final
- 4pm Sunday 11 September US EST
- 9pm Sunday London
- 10pm Sunday Paris
- 6am Monday 12 September, Melbourne and Sydney
Check the World Clock Meeting Planner for time zones in other countries.
Visit OnCourtAdvantage.com for updates on the draw, schedule of play and full list of prize money.
Prize Money
Total prize money on offer is a record USD 23.7 million.
Men’s Final Winner Prize Money: USD 1.8 million
Approximate equivalents in other currencies:
EUR 1,249,910
GBP 1,093,100
AUD 1,728,870
Men’s Final Runner Up Prize Money: USD 900,000
Approximate equivalents in other currencies:
EUR 624,957
GBP 546,548
AUD 864,437
Other Good Stuff
Join the Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a trip to the 2012 US Open. Hope to see you there!
Current ATP Rankings for the Top 10
Rankings as at 22 August 2011.
1. Novak Djokovic (SRB), 13,920
2. Rafal Nadal (ESP), 11,420
3. Roger Federer (SUI), 8,380
4. Andy Murray (GBR), 6,535
5. David Ferrer (ESP), 4,200
6. Robin Sodering (SWE), 4,145
7. Gael Monfils (FRA), 3,165
8. Mardy Fish (USA), 2,820
9. Tomas Berdych (CZE), 2,690
10. Nicolas Almagro (ESP), 2,380
Tsonga and Simon aren’t too far behind Almagro either.
Until next time
Grand Slam Gal
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