Слайд 3Smash hits in U.S. Open history
Слайд 4U.S. Open, 1932
Carolyn Babcock (on left) and Joan Ridley coming
down the steps into the main stadium at Forest Hills-1932. Photo: New York Daily News
Слайд 5U.S. Open, 1939 Bobby Riggs (c.) accepts the men's national tennis
championship cup after winning the tournament against Welby Van Horn (l.) at Forest Hills. Riggs would win the championship again in 1941. After largely being forgotten he became famous again in 1973 when he challenged Billie Jean King - the top women's player at the time - to a winner take all $100,000 "Battle of the Sexes" match. He lost.. Photo: Seymour Wally/New York Daily News
Слайд 6U.S. Open, 1958 Althea Gibson (r.), who won her second straight
U.S. National Singles title, poses with vanquished foe, Darlene Hard at West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens. Photo: Charles Payne/New York Daily News
Слайд 7U.S. Open, 1939 Before the Open era, it was called the
National Singles Championships and held at the West Side Tennis Club. Photo: John Hemmer/New York Daily News
Слайд 8U.S. Open, 1968 Arthur Ashe holds his trophy after defeating Tom
Okker (l.), of the Netherlands, to win the U.S. Open at Forest Hills. The first African-American to play on the U.S. Davis Cup team and the first black male to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, Ashe was voted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1985. Photo: Walter Kelleher/New York Daily News
Слайд 9U.S. Open, 1969 Rod Laver, a triple crown winner in tennis
in the '60s, tips his lucky straw boater hat. Laver wore that hat after winning all three championships. Photo: Seymour Wally/New York Daily News
Слайд 10U.S. Open, 1971 Billie Jean King (r.) shakes hands with a
worthy opponent, a young Chris Evert, after beating her in a semi-final match. Photo: Frank Hurley/New York Daily News
Слайд 11U.S. Open, 1975 For the first time in the history of
the U. S. Open, tennis is played under the stars at Forest Hills, Queens. Photo: Gene Kappock/New York Daily News
Слайд 12U.S. Open, 1977 Dr. Renee Richards returns a ball against Virginia
Wade at the U.S. Open in 1977. Born Richard Raskind, she was barred from playing in 1976 after undergoing a sex change and becoming a woman. She sued the USTA and in a landmark decision in favor of transsexual rights won the right to play as a woman in 1977. Photo: Dan Farrell/New York Daily News
Слайд 13U.S. Open, 1978 Jimmy Connors looks up at his U.S. Open
Championship trophy after he beat Swedish player Bjorn Borg at the National Tennis Center in Forest Hills, N.Y on Sept. 10, 1978. Photo: Anthony Casale/New York Daily News
Слайд 14U.S. Open, 1980 John McEnroe celebrates a win at the 1980
U.S. Open finals. Photo: Anthony Casale/New York Daily News
Слайд 15U.S. Open, 1982 Chris Evert-Lloyd holds the women's singles trophy after
defeating Hana Mandlikova in the finals at the U.S. Open at the National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, New York on Sept. 11, 1982. The phenomenal tennis player holds 157 career titles. Photo: Adam Stoltman/AP Photo.
Слайд 16U.S. Open, 1983 In 1983 the U.S. Open finals packed the
National Tennis Center on the same day Shea Stadium was packed with New York Jet fans for a home game. Photo: Mike Lipack/New York Daily News.
Слайд 17U.S. Open, 1988 Rolling Stones' Keith Richards takes in the action
at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows. Photo: Richard Corkery/New York Daily News
Слайд 18U.S. Open, 1989 Andre Agassi obliges his fans after disposing of
Robbie Weiss in straight sets at the U.S. Open. Photo: Dan Cronin/New York Daily News
Слайд 19U.S. Open, 2000 Pete Sampras rejoices after winning his U.S. Open
finals match against Andre Agassi at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Photo: Howard Simmons/New York Daily News
Слайд 20U.S. Open, 2001 Venus Williams holds the U.S. Open womens' championship
trophy high after defeating her younger sister, Serena, in their final match at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows. Photo: Howard Simmons/New York Daily News
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U.S. Open, 2003 Andy Roddick of the U.S. drops to his
knees crying after defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain in the U.S. Open men's final at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Roddick beat Ferrero, to win his first and only Grand Slam tournament. Roddick announced that he will retire after the 2012 U.S. Open tournament.. Photo: Howard Simmons/New York Daily News
Слайд 22U.S. Open, 2006 Arthur Ashe Stadium looks radiant during the fourth-round
2006 U.S. Open match between Serena Williams and Amelie Mauresmo. Photo: Corey Sipkin/New York Daily News.
Слайд 23U.S. Open, 2006 Maria Sharapova smiles as she holds the championship
trophy after winning the 2006 U.S. Open women's final against Justine Henin-Hardenne. Photo: Corey Sipkin/New York Daily News
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U.S. Open, 2007 Roger Federer of Switzerland kisses the championship trophy
in front of a sea of photographers after winning his 2007 U.S. Open men's final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia, in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Photo: Howard Simmons/New York Daily News
Слайд 25U.S. Open, 2013 Defending champion, Serena Williams smiles as she poses
with her trophy after winning the women's singles final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus Sept. 8, 2013 at the 2013 US Open in New York City. Photo: Chris Trotman/AP Photo.
Слайд 26US Open 2014 Women's Final: Williams vs. Wozniacki
Слайд 27Serena Williams of the United States celebrates with the trophy after
defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Слайд 28Serena Williams of the United States celebrates with the trophy after
defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Слайд 29Serena Williams of the United States celebrates with the trophy after
defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Слайд 30Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark holds her runner up trophy and shares
a laugh with Serena Williams of the U.S. after Williams won their women's singles finals match at the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 7, 2014. Reuters /Eduardo Munoz
Слайд 31Serena Williams of the United States listens as Caroline Wozniacki of
Denmark speaks afte their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Слайд 32Serena Williams of the United States hugs Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark
after their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Слайд 33A capacity crowd watched the final match between Williams and Wozniacki
in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 34Despite their lopsided on-court history, Wozniacki said she considered Williams a
close friend who had been an important source of support since the golfer Rory McIlroy broke off his engagement to Wozniacki in May. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 35Wozniacki lost to Williams three times previously this season. Chang W.
Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 36Caroline Wozniacki was playing in only her second Grand Slam final.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 37Serena Williams, the top seed, was the only player among the
top nine seeds in the women’s draw to reach the quarterfinals. Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times
Слайд 38Williams did not lose more than three games in any set
during this year’s Open. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 39Wozniacki, 24, held the world No. 1 ranking for 67 weeks
in 2010 and 2011. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 40Wozniacki has been resurgent this summer, with a 25-6 record since
losing in the first round at the French Open. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 41Williams, 32, won her first United States Open at 17. Chang
W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 42Serena Williams, reacts after a shot against Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark,
during the championship match of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Слайд 43Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Caroline Wozniacki
of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Слайд 44Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Caroline Wozniacki
of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Слайд 45Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Caroline Wozniacki
of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Слайд 46Serena Williams prepares for a serve from Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark,
during the championship match of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Слайд 47Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts during the women's singles finals match
against Serena Williams of the U.S. at the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 7, 2014. Reuters /Mike Segar
Слайд 48Serena Williams, reacts after a shot against Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark,
during the championship match of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Слайд 49Sep 7, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Serena Williams (USA) changes
ends during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) in the women's singles final of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)
Слайд 50Sep 7, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Serena Williams (USA) returns
a shot to Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) in the women's singles final of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)
Слайд 51Serena Williams of the United States celebrates with the trophy after
defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark to win their women's singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Слайд 52photo Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times
Слайд 53US Open 2014 Men's Final: Cilic vs Nishikori
Слайд 54This ceremony after what was quite likely the last Monday final
at the U.S. Open. The men’s final is scheduled to move back to its traditional Sunday slot next year, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is on pace to be equipped with a retractable roof in 2016. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 55Marin Cilic after winning the United States Open final, 6-3, 6-3,
6-3, for his first Grand Slam title. Barton Silverman/The New York Times
Слайд 56Cilic after his victory. He entered the Open as the 14th
seed after missing last year’s while suspended. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 57Cilic serving to Nishikori during the final. He finished with 17
aces including four in one game in the second set. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
Слайд 58Nishikori’s returns on Monday did not seem quite as precise as
earlier in the tournament. Barton Silverman/The New York Times
Слайд 59Cilic’s victory lasted only 1 hour 54 minutes. Chang W. Lee/The
New York Times
Слайд 60Marin Cilic of Croatia serves to Kei Nishikori of Japan during
their US Open 2014 men's singles finals match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Center September 8, 2014 in New York (AFP Photo/Timothy A. Clary )
Слайд 61Nishikori was, like Cilic, playing in his first Grand Slam final.
Barton Silverman/The New York Times
Слайд 62Kei Nishikori, of Japan, returns a shot against Marin Cilic, of
Croatia, during the championship match of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Слайд 63“I think the stars crossed,” Cilic said of his victory in
a postmatch interview with CBS. Barton Silverman/The New York Times
Слайд 64Kei Nishikori, of Japan, reacts after a shot against Marin Cilic,
of Croatia, during the championship match of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Слайд 65Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming-Willis watch the match between
Marin Cilic of Croatia and Kei Nishikori of Japan during the US Open 2014 men's singles finals match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Center September 8, 2014 in New York. Timothy A. Clary /AFP/Getty Images
Слайд 66Anna Kournikova (C) watches as Marin Cilic of Croatia plays against
Kei Nishikori of Japan during the men's singles final match on Day fifteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Слайд 67Marin Cilic, of Croatia, returns a shot against Kei Nishikori, of
Japan, during the championship match of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Слайд 68Kei Nishikori, of Japan, follows through on a shot during a
practice session before the championship match against Marin Cilic, of Croatia, at the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Слайд 69Marin Cilic of Croatia reacts after point in the third set
against Kei Nishikori of Japan during the men's singles final match on Day fifteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Слайд 70Marin Cilic of Croatia and Kei Nishikori of Japan hold their
awards after their US Open 2014 men's singles finals match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Center September 8, 2014 in New York. STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images
Слайд 71The media photograph Marin Cilic of Croatia as he celebrates with
the trophy after defeating Kei Nishikori of Japan to win the men's singles final match on Day Fifteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for USTA)
Слайд 72end
The final on Monday ended before darkness could envelop the U.S.T.A.
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
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