The Legends still have it! Kim Clijsters, Tommy Haas, Caroline Wozniacki and James Blake putting on a show tonight in Armstrong.
(VIDEO) Tennis legends put on a show at US Open as Wozniacki gets ready for Flushing Meadows return with Blake, Clijsters and Haas
Tennis NewsWednesday, 23 August 2023 at 20:30
Some tennis
legends brought fun to an event at the US Open Fan Week, joined by Caroline
Wozniacki, Kim Clijsters, James Blake, and Tommy Haas.
With the
start of the main draw of the US Open 2023 just around the corner, fans are
already experiencing exciting moments at Flushing Meadows during Fan Week. The
show kicked off with tennis legends delighting the crowd with thrilling
matches.
On the
evening of Tuesday, August 22nd, the Louis Armstrong Arena turned into the
stage for Legends of the Open, the exciting event that marked the beginning of
the US Open Fan Week. Iconic tennis names like Caroline Wozniacki, Kim
Clijsters, James Blake, and Tommy Haas gathered to deliver an unforgettable
show.
The action
began with a women's singles match between Wozniacki and Clijsters, both
three-time US Open champions. Danish player Wozniacki emerged victorious in
this thrilling encounter with a score of 6-4.
Later,
spectators witnessed an exciting mixed doubles match, where Wozniacki teamed up
with James Blake to face Clijsters and Tommy Haas. The Wozniacki-Blake duo
emerged triumphant in this thrilling battle, with a score of 7-5.
The evening
concluded with a men's singles showdown, where James Blake showcased his skill
by defeating Tommy Haas with a score of 6-3.
It's worth
noting that both Blake and Haas have continued their involvement in the tennis
world after their successful careers. They both serve as tournament directors
on the ATP Tour in their current roles. Tommy Haas leads the Indian Wells Open,
while James Blake oversees the Miami Open.
Danish
player Caroline Wozniacki made her recent return to the WTA Tour after over
three years of absence and participated in the Canadian Open and Cincinnati.
Now she will be part of the US Open thanks to a wild card and is awaiting the
draw to determine her opponent in the main draw.
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