US Open 2012: Your guide to New York's tennis grand slam

Tennis stars and their celebrity fans swing in to Flushing, Queens for the US Open 2012 championships, the sport's final grand slam of the year.

By TONY staff Mon Aug 20 2012

Christina McHale Matthew Stockman

For two weeks, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park will be the tennis capital of the world for the US Open 2012. While Wimbeldon has its white, New Yorkers bring the party to the National Tennis Center with a celebrity-studded crowd, international food vendors and live musicians performing on the grounds—not to mention tennis's top pros. Whether you're heading to the courts during the day or for a match under the lights, check out how to score autographs from the likes of Roger Federer and Serena Williams, catch the best action and hobnob with the VIPs. If you're inspired to play a set on your own, we've also collected the best courts in the city to try out your one-handed backhand.

US Open guides

2012 US Open preview
Patrick McEnroe and New Jersey resident (and No. 24-ranked woman) Christina McHale preview tennis’s final Grand Slam.
2011 US Open
The tennis world fixes its eyes on Queens.
2008 US Open
Check out the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (and its attractions) before you head out.
2009 US Open
Everything you need to know about balls, Andy Roddick and tickets.