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On behalf of the United States Tennis Association, welcome to the 2016 US Open. Whether this is your first time here or you’ve played here for years, this year’s US Open figures to be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Here are a few highlights of what we have in store for you:

• A total purse of $46.3 million—a new record for this event and the largest in the sport.

• A retractable roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium; a spectacular new Grandstand; renovated and resurfaced field courts with LED lighting and increased seating.

• A 50% increase in the daily meal allowance for qualifying, main draw, Champions Invitational and American Collegiate Invitational players.

• Many player areas, including Player Registration, Locker Rooms and Player Operations will open earlier—at 7 am.

• Active main draw singles and doubles players will have access to VIP transportation beginning August 22nd—two days earlier than in the past—and all US Open official vehicles will have WiFi.

• An expanded schedule notification system with personalized emails that will include your match schedule for the following day, as well as your practice schedule.

You’ll see that we’ve changed a lot. But one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to you, and to ensuring that your US Open experience is the best it can be.

Again, welcome to the 2016 US Open and if there is anything we can do to improve your experience please let us know. Good Luck and we hope you enjoy your time here in New York!

Katrina M. Adams USTA Chairman, CEO and President

stacey Allaster Chief Executive Professional Tennis

David BrewerUS Open Tournament Director

General Information .................................................................2 – 9

Tournament Telephone Numbers ......................................... 10 – 11

General Player Information ................................................... 12 – 41

Qualifying Player Information ........................................................42

Junior Player Information .....................................................43 – 45

American Collegiate Invitational Player Information .............. 46 – 47

Stadium Seating Charts .......................................................48 – 49

Player Transportation Map ................................................... 50 – 51

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Grounds Map ................................................52 – 53

Arthur Ashe Stadium Maps .................................................. 54 – 61

Chase Center Map ...............................................................62 – 63


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Match PlayBest of five tie-break setsMen’s Championship Singles

Best of three tie-break setsWomen’s Championship Singles and DoublesMen’s Championship DoublesMen’s Qualifying SinglesWomen’s Qualifying SinglesJunior Boys’ Championship SinglesJunior Girls’ Championship SinglesJunior Boys’ Qualifying SinglesJunior Girls’ Qualifying Singles American Collegiate Invitational Men’s Singles American Collegiate Invitational Women’s Singles

Two tie-break sets, no-ad scoring, with match tie-break (10 point) in lieu of a third setMixed DoublesJunior Boys’ Championship DoublesJunior Girls’ Championship DoublesChampions Invitational

SurfaceThe 2016 US Open is played on hard courts (DecoTurf II).

BallsThe Wilson US Open ball is the official ball of the US Open. Both Extra Duty and Regular Duty balls are used. Ball changes will occur after the first seven games and then every nine games thereafter. Six balls will be in play at all times except for the Junior qualifying event where four balls will be in play at all times.

Extra Duty is used in:Men’s CompetitionsJunior Boys’ CompetitionsAmerican Collegiate Invitational Men’s Singles

Regular Duty is used in:Women’s CompetitionsMixed DoublesJunior Girls’ CompetitionsChampions Invitational American Collegiate Invitational Women’s Singles

2016 US Open Tournament Management

Chief Executive Professional Tennis Stacey Allaster

Tournament Director David Brewer

Referee Brian Earley

Interim Chief of Umpires Soeren Friemel

Corporate Communications, Managing Director Chris Widmaier

Rules and RegulationsThe Rules of Tennis and the Rules, Regulations and Code of the Grand Slam Board govern Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles as well as American Collegiate Invitational play. The Junior events are governed by the Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct adopted and published by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and require a separate entry form. The US Open Champions Invitational competition is governed by the Rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Regulations, and participation is by invitation only.


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Credential/Ticket Responsibilities (1) Each coach (to the extent he/she receives a 2016 US Open

Coach Credential) will be required to be available for and participate in televised interviews as requested by the USTA or its designee immediately prior to, during and immediately following his/her respective player’s matches;

(2) All players are strictly prohibited from requesting a 2016 US Open Credential for any person(s) other than their coach, trainer, immediate family members and bona fide guests whose attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the 2016 US Open;

(3) 2016 US Open Player Guest Credentials and player tickets, if available, may only be used for legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold each player responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of his/her 2016 US Open Coach/Trainer/Player Guest Credentials and/or player tickets under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke Coach/Trainer/Guest Credentials and/or player ticket privileges immediately and in the future; and

(4) The USTA will hold each player responsible for the behavior of anyone receiving a 2016 US Open Credential or player tickets at his/her request.

Emirates Airline US Open SeriesAll players acknowledge and accept that the USTA reserves the right to withhold any Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize money payment from any player who does not make himself/herself available for the Emirates Airline US Open Series advertising campaign and/or other reasonable Emirates Airline US Open Series promotional activities as requested by the USTA.

Certain Conditions of Entry and Important Rules and Obligations Applying to PlayersAnti-Doping(1) All players may be required to undergo anti-doping testing imposed

upon the 2016 US Open by authorities outside its control and/or the governing bodies of the sport, and shall comply fully with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program;

(2) All players authorize any entity responsible for such anti-doping testing to notify the USTA should it be determined that they have violated the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable anti-doping regulations;

(3) Players may be required to forfeit all 2016 US Open prize money and all 2016 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize money, if any, that they earn should it be determined that they have violated the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable anti-doping regulations; and

(4) Should a player be required to forfeit such earnings, such player will be required to return all 2016 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize money, if any, to the USTA (with all 2016 US Open prize money to be returned as required by the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable anti-doping regulations).

Cancellation and/or Extension, Prize Money(1) The US Open is subject to extension and/or cancellation (in whole

or in part) due to force majeure or other events as determined by the USTA in its sole discretion; and

(2) The USTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce and/or reallocate prize money in the event the US Open is cancelled in whole or in part, for whatever reason.



Prohibition Against Gambling/WageringThe USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and the communication of sensitive information that may affect the outcome of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any and all reported violations.

(1) Individuals are strictly prohibited from communicating to any third party any inside information (i.e., information about the likely participation or likely performance of a player or concerning the weather, court conditions, status, outcome or any other aspect of the 2016 US Open) acquired by an individual within his/her function, or as a result of the individual’s credential access, in connection with the 2016 US Open and which is not in the public domain;

(2) Individuals are strictly forbidden to film, photograph, broadcast, stream, publish, transmit and/or otherwise offer to the public (or assist any third party in offering to the public), on a live or on a delayed basis, in whole or in part, and whether on a free basis or subject to payment, any sound recording, photograph, video footage, motion picture, film and/or other audio-visual content captured by any means whatsoever inside the 2016 US Open site (including, without limitation, the competition courts, the practice courts and inside any restricted areas including locker rooms, treatment rooms, fitness center, anti-doping, player lounge, player dining and other areas reserved for players) regardless of the means of transmission or media whether now known or in the future (all of such rights, being Broadcast Rights), other than to the extent expressly permitted under the Player Legal Consent Waiver. Without limitation of the foregoing, individuals are in particular prohibited from:

(i) filming 2016 US Open matches, regardless of the category (e.g. main draw, qualifying, junior draw, wheelchair tournament, champions invitational) or courts (including competition courts and practice courts);

(ii) undertaking or facilitating live or delayed broadcast coverage (including, by way of example only, live broadcasting/streaming through platforms such as Periscope or Meerkat) from any location within the 2016 US Open site whatsoever;

(iii) filming or producing studio or stand up footage within the 2016 US Open site, whether by way of live or delayed broadcast;

(iv) soliciting and/or filming personal interviews of players; selling footage filmed within the 2016 US Open site;

(v) producing a magazine or specific program relating to the 2016 US Open and containing footage filmed at the 2016 US Open;

(vi) associating himself/herself with any footage filmed within the 2016 US Open site or with the trademarks, logos or distinctive signs of the 2016 US Open and/or the USTA;

(vii) publishing any photographs or footage captured anywhere on the 2016 US Open site during the 2016 US Open for any purpose, save that this shall not prevent Bearer from publishing still photographs or video that is less than sixty seconds (:60) from the 2016 US Open (so long as [a] such still photographs and video are not captured inside any restricted

areas including locker rooms, treatment rooms, fitness center, anti-doping, player lounge, player dining and other areas reserved for players, [b] such video does not contain any matches, regardless of category, or courts (including competition courts and practice courts) or press rooms/areas and [c] such still photographs and video are not used in a manner that is embarrassing, detrimental, defamatory, derogatory or disparaging to the USTA, any players or to the sport of tennis) on his/her personal social media account(s) for solely non-commercial purposes; and/or

(viii) associating, directly or indirectly, all or part of photographs, footage or other audio-visual content captured within the 2016 US Open site with any brand and/or name, whether commercial or not, especially as a part of a sponsorship.

Prohibition Against Collection/ Dissemination of Statistical DataUnless approved in advance in writing by the USTA, individuals may not continually collect, disseminate, transmit, publish or release from the grounds of the 2016 US Open any match scores or relate statistical data (“Statistical Data”) during match play (from the commencement of a match through its conclusion) for any commercial, betting or gambling purpose. Individuals shall not use any communication device (including, without limitation, a mobile telephone, tablet or laptop) to transmit Statistical Data to a third party in connection with the placing of a bet or for any improper, corrupt, fraudulent or otherwise unlawful purpose whatsoever. The USTA remains the sole and exclusive owner of the Statistical Data.

Prohibition on Pictures/RecordingsIndividuals are strictly prohibited from taking motion pictures, still pictures, sound recordings and any other reproductions of any description in the Locker Rooms.

Referee Authority The Referee will have the authority to take any action he/she deems necessary in the interests of the US Open, including but not limited to defaulting a player, without any resulting liability for any of the Released Parties as defined in the 2016 US Open Legal Consent Waiver.



Rules, Attire All players must abide by all applicable rules, regulations and codes of the USTA, Grand Slam Board, ITF, ATP World Tour or WTA, and the 2016 US Open including but not limited to the following:

(1) Every player must be dressed in a professional manner for all matches. Clean and customary tennis attire must be worn. The Referee will have the authority to order the player to change his/her attire immediately if, in his/her opinion, it is not acceptable. Failure of a player to comply with such order may result in immediate default, and the player will be fined according to the Grand Slam Code of Conduct; and

(2) At all times while on-site at the 2016 US Open (both on-court and off-court including press conferences), no commercial identification shall be displayed by player other than as specifically permitted by the 2016 Official Grand Slam Rule Book.

US Open Entry Limitation, Tournament Partners, Grant of Rights(1) All players will not compete in any other tennis tournament or

tennis exhibition staged during the 2016 US Open (August 29 – September 11);

(2) All players will be respectful of US Open sponsors, television partners, business partners, and all attendees; and

(3) All players grant to the USTA, US Open Tennis Championships and their assignees the right to use or authorize the use of their name, voice, likeness, signature and biographical material without additional compensation for the purpose of publicizing, promoting and advertising the USTA and its affiliates including but not limited to the Emirates Airline US Open Series and the US Open Tennis Championships, and for the televising, broadcasting and filming of the same; and hereby grant and assign to the USTA and its assignees in perpetuity throughout the world the right to make, use, show and reproduce in any way now known or hereafter devised, for commercial and non-commercial purposes without additional compensation, still pictures, motion pictures, sound recordings, posters, live, taped or filmed television taken during the 2016 US Open; provided, however, the use of their identification (e.g., name, photograph, likeness, biography, voice, etc.) shall not be identified as or represented to be an endorsement by player of any product, service or company.

USTA MissionTo assist the USTA in its mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis, all players agree:

(1) To cooperate with the media in reasonable pre-match interviews, post-match interviews, press conferences (including, if requested, US Open Media Day on Friday, August 26), interviews on-court and finals ceremonies;

(2) To participate, if requested, in the 2016 Emirates Airline US Open Series champions ceremony and/or presentation (if applicable);

(3) To participate, if requested, in Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 27, 2016, or another reasonable promotional activity (not to exceed 60 minutes) related to the 2016 US Open; and

(4) To participate, if requested, in the 2017 US Open Draw Ceremony should he/she win the 2016 US Open.

Additional Obligations(1) The Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions at the 2016

US Open are expected to participate in additional promotional activities organized by the USTA (to include media interviews and personal appearances) in and around New York City on Sunday, September 11, and/or Monday, September 12, 2016. Participation in any of the promotional activities outlined herein shall not be identified as or represented to be an endorsement by any player of any product, service or company;

(2) Entry by a player’s agent or through the ATP World Tour or WTA in no way diminishes the application of the above rules, terms and conditions to each individual player;

(3) Players will not be allowed to collect their 2016 US Open credentials or participate in any competition at the 2016 US Open until they have duly signed the appropriate 2016 US Open Legal Consent Waiver;

(4) All players acknowledge that the player guest boxes in the various stadiums may be equipped with microphones and/or cameras and will advise his/her guests accordingly; and

(5) All players agree they will make an appearance immediately following their match at the outdoor/plaza desk for a post-match interview at the request of USTA and its official broadcast partner.


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AdministrationAmerican Collegiate Invitational, Tournament Director Bill Mountford ................................. Tel: 917.975.5557

ATP World Tour .........................Tel: 718.760.6200 x2059

Chief Umpire’s Office ............... Tel: 718.760.6299 Fax: 718.593.8202

Chief Executive Professional Tennis Stacey Allaster ............................... Tel: 914.696.7020

Mobile: 727.403.4382

Corporate Communications, Managing Director Chris Widmaier ..............................Tel: 718.760.6319

Grand Slam Board Director Bill Babcock ................................... Tel: 718.760.6238

Fax: 718.593.8204

Grand Slam Supervisors .......... Tel: 718.593.8242 Fax: 718.593.8234

Junior Championships, Tournament Director Lew Brewer .................................... Tel: 718.760.6258

Fax: 718.593.8205

Matches in Progress/ Public Info. Line .........................Tel: 718.593.8280

Player Medical Services Brian Daniels, M.D. ........................ Tel: 718.760.6325

Fax: 718.593.8201

Purser’s Office Joe Healy .......................................Tel: 718.760.6315

Referee Office Brian Earley .................................... Tel: 718.760.6234

Fax: 718.593.8206

Tournament Director David Brewer ................................. Tel: 718.760.6351

Fax: 718.593.8207

U.S. Davis Cup/Fed Cup Jeff Ryan ........................................ Tel: 718.760.6287

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ............ Tel: 718.760.6200

WTA .............................................. Tel: 718.760.6372 Fax: 718.593.8209

On-Site ServicesChase Center Tournament Desk ....Tel: 718.760.6292

Command Center ..........................Tel: 718.760.6264

First Aid ..........................................Tel: 718.760.6264

Julien Farel Salon ...........................Tel: 718.760.6200 x3021

Kids’ Court (Nursery/Crèche) .........Tel: 718.760.6313

Men’s Locker Rooms Arthur Ashe Stadium ..............Tel: 718.760.6200 x3034 Chase Center .........................Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220

Player Operations Desk..................Tel: 718.760.6218

Player Registration/Credentials ......Tel: 718.760.6350

Player Services Desk American Express Travel ........Tel: 718.760.6204 Player Concierge ....................Tel: 718.760.6205 Player Tickets .........................Tel: 718.760.6355

Practice Courts (Player Ops) ..........Tel: 718.760.6218

Transportation ................................Tel: 718.760.6300

Wilson Racquet Stringing Service ..Tel: 718.760.6284

Women’s Locker Rooms Arthur Ashe Stadium ..............Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047 Chase Center .........................Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319

HotelsGrand Hyatt ................................... Tel: 212.883.1234

Fax: 212.697.3772

JW Marriott Essex House New York . Tel: 212.247.0300 Fax: 212.484.5109

The Waldorf-Astoria ....................... Tel: 212.355.3000 Fax: 212.872.7272


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News from the US OpenIncreased Prize Money In keeping with its commitment to increase total player compensation to $50 million by 2017, the 2016 US Open will increase its prize money by $4 million bringing its total purse to a record $46.3 million which is a 10% increase over the 2015 US Open. Highlights of the prize money changes include:

• Overall increases of 10% for main draw singles, 10.5% for main draw doubles and 10.1% for qualifying singles

• Increases of: 9.7% for round of 128, 12.5% for round of 64 and 16.5% for round of 32 in men’s and women’s singles

• Increases of: 12.9% for round of 32, 14.2% for round of 16 and 10.8% for quarterfinals in men’s and women’s doubles

• Men’s and women’s Singles Champions will receive a 6.1% increase, while men’s and women’s Doubles Champions will receive a 9.7% increase

• Players reaching the final round of men’s and women’s singles qualifying will receive at 12.1% increase

• The round-by-round prize money breakdown is available via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) as well as on page 31.

US Open Transformation Just three short years after it was announced, the retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium will be complete and fully operational for the 2016 US Open.

Although slightly larger than its predecessor, the new 8,000-seat Grandstand will still keep fans close to the action. This new show court will feature two state of the art video boards, Electronic Line Calling and broadcast booths as well as player holding rooms and medical facilities.

All field courts have been completely renovated and resurfaced, and the south plaza has been redesigned. Each field court will offer double the seating of last year (complete with player guest seating areas), and the south plaza will provide fans with additional shopping and dining options.

Please visit the “US Open Strategic Transformation” section of the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) for additional details.

Increased Meal Allowance The daily automated meal allowance for qualifying, main draw, Champions Invitational and American Collegiate Invitational players has been increased from $50 to $75, a 50% increase over the 2015 US Open.

Earlier Access to Car Transportation Active main draw singles and doubles players will have access to VIP car transportation two days earlier at the 2016 US Open, starting Monday, August 22.

Limited Complimentary Stringing All main draw and Champions Invitational players will receive four (4) complimentary racquet stringings. Please note this offer is valid only at the on-site Wilson Racquet Stringing location and is non-transferrable. Please see page 40 for additional details.

Transportation for Coaches Coaches of the top 16 seeded main draw singles players as well as the top 8 seeded doubles players will have access to car transportation starting Monday, August 22.

In addition, all coaches of main draw players (singles and doubles) who reach the round of 16 in their respective competition will also have access to VIP car transportation starting at that time. Please see page 36 for additional details.

Player Concierge Services In addition to our dedicated Concierge staff located at the Player Services Desk, players will also have access to a special 24 hour Concierge hotline that can recommend dining and entertainment options as well as help with reservations. Please see page 28 for additional details.

Schedule Notification System Thanks to its success last year, the schedule notification system is being expanded. Players and/or their designees can register to receive personalized emails that will include their match schedule for the following day as well as their practice schedule. Subscribers will also be notified of any changes or updates to the Official Order of Play as they are announced. Players will need to personally register themselves and/or their designee(s) either at Player Registration or the Player Services Desk. Please see page 27 for additional details.

Please note this service is being offered as a convenience to players and/or their designees, and players are still responsible for knowing their match time and court location.

Online Transportation Form Main draw and Champions Invitational participants and past US Open Singles Champions can request transportation from the airport in New York by using an online form available via the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) as of Sunday, August 21. Airport service is available from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports only, and at least 24 hours prior notice is required.

Match Analysis Library The US Open Match Analysis Library—available via the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly)—allows players to view all televised main draw singles matches since 2012 and all televised main draw doubles matches since 2013. Televised main draw singles and doubles matches from 2016 will be added as they are completed. Players will need their Players Only username and PIN (available upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration) to access the Library. Please see page 25 for additional details.



Players Only Web Page The Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) includes important player related information such as fact sheets, entry lists, alternate practice court options, transportation details and discount offers as well as links to the US Open Online Credential System and Letter of Invitation and Wild Card Request Forms. In addition, the password protected area of the site will include the official order of play, practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5, the Match Information Display system and Match Analysis Library for select 2012 – 2015 US Open matches (select 2016 matches will be added as they are completed). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration.

Player Merchandise Discount As a reminder, all players receive a 30% discount off all US Open Collection merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 25, through the end of the tournament, as well as the US Open Collection Store located below the Heineken Red Star Café starting Monday, August 31, also through the end of the tournament. In addition, players will have exclusive access to the US Open Collection Store located beneath the Heineken Red Star Café for 30 minutes prior to the general public Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 11 (please see page 28 for additional details).

Post-Match Player Interviews The US Open will continue its practice of bringing select players to the outdoor/plaza desk for live post-match interviews.

Microphones and/or Cameras in Player Boxes As a reminder to all players, player boxes in the various stadiums may be equipped with microphones and/or cameras as an enhancement for our domestic television viewers. All replays will be shown on a delayed basis, and our television partners are not allowed to broadcast anything that would embarrass the player or his/her guests.

Coach Interviews Please be advised that anyone with a Coach Credential must make himself/herself available for television interviews immediately prior to, during and immediately following his/her player’s matches on any of the televised courts (Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 17).

US Open National Playoffs The winners of the US Open National Playoffs men’s and women’s singles events will receive Wild Cards into the 2016 US Open Qualifying, while winners of the US Open National Playoffs men’s, women’s and mixed doubles events will each receive a Wild Card into the respective 2016 US Open doubles competition. The US Open men’s and women’s doubles competitions will consist of 57 direct acceptances and seven wild cards, and the mixed doubles competition will consist of 24 direct acceptances and eight wild cards.

American Collegiate Invitational The American Collegiate Invitational will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Thursday, September 8, through Saturday, September 10. Top American collegiate players—eight men and eight women—will compete in the event, which showcases college tennis on America’s grandest tennis stage.

Other New Items at the 2016 US Open: • The men’s and women’s singles main draws will be conducted on

Friday, August 26

• US Open Media Day has moved to Friday, August 26

• All new courts have LED lighting

• Return of WiFi in the US Open Official Transportation vehicles

• Live streaming from a total of 12 courts

• Two days of free skin cancer screenings by a board-certified dermatologist

• A redecorated Julien Farel Salon


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Credentials (718.760.6350)Working in cooperation with federal, state and local government agencies, the US Open is taking every reasonable step to ensure the safety of everyone who enters the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Part of this effort includes requiring each person requesting a credential (including all players, player guests, coaches, media, officials, staff, board members, tournament guests, broadcast personnel, vendors, past champions, agents, sponsors and others) to submit a Credential Application Form in advance of the tournament. This form allows the appropriate authorities to conduct security background checks on each applicant before a credential is issued.

Players are strictly prohibited from requesting a credential for any person(s) other than his/her coach, trainer, family members and bona fide guests whose attendance is directly related to his/her participation in the 2016 US Open. 2016 US Open Player Guest Credentials may only be used for legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold each player responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of his/her 2016 US Open Coach/Trainer/Player Guest Credentials under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player’s Coach/Trainer/Player Guest Credential privileges immediately and in the future. The USTA will hold players responsible for the behavior of anyone receiving a credential at their request. Credentials are issued for the sole use of the individual identified on the credential and may not be transferred, exchanged or provided to any other person for any reason.

Everyone receiving a credential (including players, player guests, coaches, trainers/physios) are prohibited from requesting player autographs at any time during the 2016 US Open.

Players can collect their credentials from the Player Registration Office located just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A. Coaches and guests will need to present a valid government-issued photo ID to collect their credentials. Players must specifically designate their guest(s) and coach(es) to Player Registration, but do not need to accompany them to collect their credentials. However, player guest/coach/trainer credentials cannot be collected until the player has picked up his/her credential. Players are required to sign the appropriate 2016 US Open Player Legal Consent Waiver and Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information Form before their credentials will be released by Player Registration.

The issuance of credentials is subject to the prior approval of the USTA, and such credentials can be withheld or revoked at any time for any reason at the sole discretion of the USTA and/or its representatives.

Anti-DopingAll participants competing in the 2016 US Open are subject to anti-doping (drug testing) procedures imposed by the governing bodies of tennis and/or authorities outside the control of the US Open.

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Presented by Hess (AAKD)AAKD is a tennis and entertainment extravaganza staged by the USTA and the US Open. The event is a publicity vehicle to help the USTA achieve its mission to “promote and develop the growth of tennis.”

In conjunction with a player’s entry into the US Open, he/she is required, upon request by the USTA, to assist in some of the activities during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, which will be held Saturday, August 27, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

BankingThe USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has 12 Chase automated teller machines (ATMs) on-site. Additional banking services are provided by the Purser’s Office (see "Purser’s Office" for more information).

Club PCIntroduced last year, Club PC is the new indoor, air-conditioned training facility located just beyond the East Gate entrance adjacent to Practice Courts 10 - 20. This spacious and comfortable facility offers the following amenities which can be utilized before or after practicing on these courts:

• Fitness equipment including stationary bikes, elliptical machines and treadmills

• Stretching mats, tension equipment and weighted physio balls

• Lounge area with Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and power for charging mobile devices

• Player only restrooms

• Massage tables (physiotherapists not provided)

• Assorted beverages, fruit and towels

There will be golf carts available from Parking Lot A to bring players to/from Club PC.

Command Center (718.760.6264)Located on the Court Level of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the US Open Command Center is open 24 hours a day Saturday, August 20, through Sunday, September 11. The Command Center’s function is to handle all security, fire/life safety or medical incidents (whether player or spectator related) that occur on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the tournament.



Coaches and GuestsMain draw players may receive three (3) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service. One (1) of these three (3) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker Rooms” for more information), and one (1) credential may be assigned to a private trainer/physio with access to the Fitness Center (please note that all private coaches and trainers/physios must be recognized by the ATP World Tour or WTA). Seeded main draw singles and doubles players may receive one (1) additional guest credential.

Qualifying players may receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service during the qualifying event. One (1) of these two (2) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker Rooms” for more information).

All coaches and guests are required to wear their credentials properly around their neck while in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Coaches/trainers/physios who have access to the Locker Room will be required to display their credential to the security guard in order to gain entry into the Locker Room.

Everyone must wear his/her credential on the grounds at all times (except when competing or practicing) displayed appropriately and prominently, and abide by all credential terms and conditions issued by the US Open and/or its representatives. Credentials are not transferable, and their appropriate use will be strictly enforced.

If a player wishes to name a guest on-site (provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open), a Credential Application Form and a general release form must be completed and submitted to the Player Registration Office. The guest will be given a grounds pass until the credential is approved (due to security background checks, potential wait time is up to two business days).

As a courtesy to all players and for security reasons, unauthorized individuals are not allowed in the Locker Rooms. In order to ensure this secure environment, anyone who has access to the Locker Rooms will be required to show his/her credential to the security guard in order to gain entry into the Locker Rooms. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this policy.

Main Draw PlayersCredentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, all player facilities, the US Open Club and tournament shuttle bus* and car transportation, subject to all regulations and procedures. Please note: Credentials must be worn on the grounds at all times except when competing or practicing. The credential is for the player’s personal use only, is subject to all credential terms and conditions issued by the US Open and/or its representatives and is not transferable.

Credentials will automatically expire for players, their guest(s), coach and trainer/physio two (2) days following the player’s elimination from the tournament. Extensions can be granted on a case-by-case basis if the player makes the request in person.

* Please note: Shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible.



limited solely to those guests whose attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open Junior Championships. Additional guest credentials will not be issued. Grounds passes will be distributed directly to players beginning Saturday, September 5 via the Player Registration Office; it is the player’s responsibility to distribute these to his/her guest(s). Please note: Player guest credentials may not be transferred or exchanged.

Credentials will automatically expire for junior main draw players, their guest(s) and/or coach one (1) day following the player’s complete elimination from the tournament. Credentials for guests of junior qualifying players will expire Saturday, September 3.

All coaches and guests are required to wear their credentials properly around their neck while in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Champions Invitational PlayersChampions Invitational participants may receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service.

Champions Invitational participants who are also members of the US Open Final 8 Club may receive one (1) additional guest credential.

Please note: Champions Invitational participants may not credential a coach.

American Collegiate Invitational PlayersAmerican Collegiate Invitational participants may receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and tournament shuttle bus service.

Credentials will automatically expire for American Collegiate Invitational players and their guest(s) one (1) day following the player’s elimination from the tournament.

Electronic Line CallingElectronic Line Calling will be used as an officiating aid in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 5 and 17. Players will receive three (3) incorrect challenges per set, and will receive one (1) additional challenge if the set goes to a tie-break. The 2016 Electronic Review Procedures will be available via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) or in the Referee Office.

Extreme Weather PolicyThe US Open reserves the right to implement an extreme weather policy. Copies of the 2016 policy will be available in the Referee Office or via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly).

Fitness CenterLocated on the third floor of the Arthur Ashe Stadium player facilities, the Fitness Center contains a PowerPlate machine, state-of-the-art cardio, strength and conditioning equipment and free weights.

Players Transitioning from the US Open to the US Open JuniorsCredentials for the US Open Junior Championships will not be available until Thursday, September 1, for qualifying players or Saturday, September 3, for main draw players. However, junior players who participated in the professional qualifying and/or professional main draw can request to receive their US Open junior credential in advance of these dates. Please note: All juniors who compete in professional qualifying and/or professional main draw are subject to all policies and procedures regarding credential activation/de-activation related to those events.

Requests for the early release of a US Open junior credential may only be granted by the US Open Junior Championships Tournament Director on a case-by-case basis if the player makes the request in person.

If the early release of a US Open junior credential is granted, the player must surrender his/her professional credential to the Player Registration Office in order to receive the junior credential. The same policy applies to the guest(s) and/or coach of the player who must also surrender their credentials to the Player Registration Office before the junior credentials can be issued. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

It is important to note that once a junior credential has been issued, whether for a player, guest or coach, that credential’s access rights/restrictions become effective immediately.

US Open Junior PlayersCredentials for qualifying junior players will not be available until Thursday, September 1, while credentials for main draw junior players and official federation coaches will not be available until Saturday, September 3. Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and are to be worn on the grounds at all times except when competing or practicing. The credential is for the player’s personal use only, is subject to all credential terms and conditions issued by the US Open and/or its representatives and is not transferable.

Credentials will automatically expire for junior players, their guest(s) and coach one (1) day following the player’s complete elimination from the tournament.

US Open Junior Coaches and GuestsAll main draw US Open junior competitors and official federation coaches (only one official coach per federation) will be issued a credential.

Each main draw and qualifying US Open junior player may receive two (2) player guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open). Main draw players may assign one (1) of their credentials as a private coach. Main draw players also receive one (1) grounds pass (which can be collected daily at the Player Registration Office).

Players must nominate his/her guest(s) at the time of registration. All guests must complete the online Credential Application Form available via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) prior to arriving in New York. Only the player guest(s) nominated (and approved) will be eligible to receive a player guest credential. Guest credentials are



to find opportunities to collaborate with the other three Grand Slam tournaments on sustainability issues for the purpose of making the four major tournaments models for social responsibility throughout the world; and donating at least 10 tons of food from the 2016 US Open to the local community.

HotelsThe official hotels are listed as follows. Rates and details are per arrangements by the respective associations.

USTAGrand Hyatt Tel: 212.883.1234109 East 42nd Street Fax: 212.697.3772New York, NY 10017

ATP World TourThe Waldorf-Astoria Tel: 212.355.3000301 Park Avenue Fax: 212.872.7272New York, NY 10022

WTAJW Marriott Essex House New York Tel: 212.247.0300160 Central Park South Fax: 212.484.5109New York, NY 10019

InternetThe IBM Digital Court is located in the Player Lounge and provides players with complimentary Internet access.

Hours:

Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, August 21

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Monday, August 22 – Sunday, September 11

9:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Player Lounge will continue to have access to a wireless network enabling those with laptops equipped with a wireless network card to connect to the Internet. A technician will be available in the Player Lounge to assist with a one-time registration required to access the wireless network.

Please be advised that Web filtering technology will be utilized on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to restrict access to Internet gambling sites via the USTA network.

Interview RoomsThree interview rooms are located in the Media area of Arthur Ashe Stadium with an additional three areas for one-on-one interviews located in the West Media Workroom. A US Open representative will escort players to the appropriate interview room. Post-match press conferences are mandatory.

Access to the Fitness Center (including the multi-use quiet rooms) is restricted to credentialed qualifying, main draw and Champions Invitational players and their appropriately credentialed guests (i.e., coach, trainer, physio) and others as deemed appropriate by the US Open.

Hours:


7:00 am – 8:00 pm


7:00 am – 10:00 pm

Multi-use quiet rooms are available and can be reserved through the Fitness Center attendants.

Please note: Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players will have access to the Chase Center Fitness Center, but not the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center.

GamblingThe USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and the communication of sensitive information that may affect the outcome of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any and all reported violations.

(1) Players and Related Persons are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from wagering anything of value in connection with the 2016 US Open;

(2) Players and Related Persons are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from offering or receiving anything of value to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the 2016 US Open;

(3) Individuals are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program; and

(4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player to the sanctions as provided in the 2016 Official Grand Slam Rule Book and the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.

Grand Slam Board Director (718.760.6238)Bill Babcock’s office is located in the Player Lounge.

Grand Slam Supervisors (718.593.8242)Kerrilyn Cramer Andi Egli Stefan Fransson Andrew Jarrett Donna Kelso Wayne McKewen Pam Whytcross

Green InitiativesThank you for your help in making the 2015 US Open the most environmentally friendly ever! You helped us divert more than 90% of US Open waste from landfills through your recycling and composting efforts. We hope to make even more progress this year with some of our new initiatives for 2016. This includes offsetting not only the onsite fuel used to run the event, but also the carbon generated from player and employee travel to play and work the 2016 US Open; continuing



in order to gain entry into the Locker Rooms. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this policy.

Lockers will be assigned by the Locker Room attendant. It is the responsibility of each player to ensure valuables are kept locked. The US Open is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Please note: Members of the media do not have access to the Locker Rooms.

The taking of photographs or video footage of any kind is prohibited in all Locker Rooms. This prohibition applies to the use of all equipment having the capability of capturing such photos or footage, including but not limited to mobile phones.

MailFor security reasons, all mail and packages for players must be sent directly to the respective player hotels. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will not accept player mail or packages.

Players can drop outgoing mail at the Players Services Desk (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office).

Match Analysis LibraryAll players will have access to the Match Analysis Library which is located within the password-protected area of the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly). The Library allows players to view all televised main draw singles matches since 2012, all televised main draw doubles matches since 2013 and televised main draw singles and doubles matches from 2016 will be added as they are completed. Matches are sorted by year and then by date, and players can watch an entire match or navigate to a specific game, point or category of points (such as aces, break points, etc.) for any match in the library, not just their own. As with any video, a high-speed Internet connection is recommended for uninterrupted viewing.

Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration.

Please note: Match USBs will no longer be available.

Match Information DisplaysMatch Information Displays are located in several player areas including the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms, Chase Center Locker Rooms, Player Lounge and Player Dining Room. The displays provide the daily Official Order of Play and track the activities on each court including when players are called for a match, current as well as completed scores and matches that could potentially change courts. Any changes to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the displays as well as in the “crawl” along the bottom of the screen. The displays are an official source of information, especially in the event of inclement weather, and players are encouraged to reference them frequently.

Players can also access the Match Information Display system within the password protected area of the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration.

Julien Farel Salon & Spa (718.760.6200 x3021)Complimentary hair, nail, facial and makeup services are available for all players courtesy of Julien Farel Salon. Not all services will be available each day, so please check the salon front desk for the latest schedule.

The salon is located on the third floor of the Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to the Fitness Center.

Hours:

Saturday, August 27 – Sunday, September 11

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Kids’ Court (718.760.6313)Located behind the Wilson Racquet Stringing area, the Kids’ Court nursery/crèche will be open Monday, August 29, through Saturday, September 10, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, September 11, from 10:00 am until the conclusion of the matches to accommodate the children of main draw and Champions Invitational players only. Kids’ Court is able to accommodate a maximum of 15 children at a time, ages six months to five years, on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to space limitations, Kids’ Court is unable to accommodate the children of coaches, trainers/physios, agents or any other player guests.

Laundry ServicesThe US Open provides complimentary laundry service for players only from Tuesday, August 23, through Sunday, September 11. All player laundry should be dropped off in the Locker Room by 5:00 pm and can be picked up after 5:00 pm the following day. The US Open is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Locker RoomsMen’s Locker Rooms Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3034 Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220

Women’s Locker Rooms Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047 Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features Locker Rooms in Arthur Ashe Stadium as well as the Chase Center located by the East Gate. Access to the Men’s Locker Room is restricted to credentialed qualifying, main draw and Champions Invitational male players and their credentialed coaches (Champions Invitational participants may not credential a coach), and others as deemed appropriate by the US Open. Access to the Women’s Locker Room is restricted to credentialed qualifying, main draw and Champions Invitational female players only, and others as deemed appropriate by the US Open; no coaches, private trainers/physios or family members are allowed in the Women’s Locker Room. The Chase Center Locker Rooms accommodate all junior and American Collegiate Invitational competitors, all coaches of female players, female coaches of male players and coaches of Junior competitors. As a courtesy to all players and for security reasons, unauthorized individuals are not allowed in the Locker Rooms. In order to ensure this secure environment, anyone who has access to the Locker Rooms will be required to show his/her credential to the security guard



National FederationsThe US Open will accommodate Captains of current Davis Cup and Fed Cup World Group and World Team Cup national teams, as designated by their national federation and confirmed by the ITF, with a credential providing access to shuttle bus transportation, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center grounds and Player Lounge. All credential processes/restrictions apply (see “Credentials” for more information).

Official Order of Play/Schedule Notification SystemThe Official Order of Play will be available via the password protected area of the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration.

Thanks to its success last year, the schedule notification system is being expanded. Players and/or their designees can register to receive personalized emails that will include their match schedule for the following day as well as their practice schedule. Subscribers will also be notified of any changes or updates to the schedule as announced.

Players will need to personally register themselves and/or their designee(s) either at Player Registration or the Player Services Desk. Players and/or their designees will be automatically removed following the player’s complete elimination from the tournament, or can unsubscribe by visiting Player Registration or the Player Services Desk.

The US Open is excited to offer this service, and hopes that all players will take advantage of this new feature. However, please note that players are still responsible for knowing their match time and court location. This service is being offered as a convenience to players and/or their designees, and players should still consult the Official Order of Play available via the password protected area of the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) or call the Referee Office if they have any questions about their schedule.

ParkingSeeded Singles players have access to Lot A, and seeded Doubles players have access to Lot B, provided they show their credential to the traffic police and lot attendant. All other Main Draw players have access to Lots E and F by showing their credential to the lot attendant. Please note: In all instances, the player must be in the car.

Please be advised that heavy traffic and lengthy delays are anticipated due to New York Mets home games taking place Friday, August 26, through Sunday, September 4. Players are urged to allow extra time when traveling by car to/from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

PetsNo animals will be allowed on court (either match or practice), in the stands or in the Locker Rooms, Treatment/Training rooms, Player Dining or any other area where food is served. In areas where pets are allowed, animals must be restrained by leash or carry case. The animal’s owner is expected to clean up after his/her pet. Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in the animal being banned from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and can result in the forfeiture of player and/or player guest credentials.

Match PreparationIt is the player’s responsibility to be ready when his/her match is called, and all players should be on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center when the match preceding his/hers begins. When paged (approximately 30 minutes before the anticipated match starting time), players should report immediately to the Player Operations Desk (located inside the Player Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium) to meet their Player Escort and obtain their court assignment. Players will not be sent to the court until it is deemed ready for play. Players should go to their assigned court together and must be accompanied by a Player Escort.

All junior and American Collegiate Invitational matches will be called from the Chase Center Tournament Desk.

Medical Services (718.760.6325)The Director, US Open Player Medical Services, is Dr. Brian Daniels, Attending Physician, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in Lake Success, NY. In addition to Dr. Daniels, an orthopedic surgeon and a primary care physician are available on-site during play. Further, a team of medical consultants spanning all specialties, including imaging studies, are “on call” at the direction of Dr. Daniels.

Medical care is available to players in the Player Treatment Area, which is located within the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms. When necessary, medical care can be provided in other designated treatment areas. However, only credentialed members of the US Open Player Medical Services staff are authorized to treat players in the Player Treatment Area and other designated treatment areas. Players with private trainers/physios may utilize one of the multi-use quiet rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center (see “Fitness Center” for more information). Due to confidentiality reasons, only players can access and be treated in the Player Treatment Area.

Hours:

Saturday, August 20 – Monday, August 22

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, August 23 – Friday, August 26

Open two hours prior to the start of play until the end of the last match


10:00 am – 4:00 pm


Open two hours prior to the start of play until the end of the last match

As part of the US Open’s medical care for players, a board-certified dermatologist will be providing free skin cancer screenings in the Player Treatment Area on Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Given the amount of time professional tennis players spend in the sun, the US Open hopes all players will take advantage of this important medical service.

The First Aid Station in Arthur Ashe Stadium (see map on pages 54 – 55) is staffed by a nurse, doctor and paramedics, and is available to provide medical care to all non-players including family members, coaches and guests.



30 minutes prior to the general public starting at 9:00 am Monday, August 29, through Monday, September 5, and 9:30 am Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 9.

Player Operations Desk (718.760.6218)The Player Operations Desk is located inside the Player Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Daily schedules of play will be posted, including first match starting times with all others on a “followed by” basis (see “Match Preparation” for more information).

Player Registration (718.760.6350)The Player Registration Office will be open daily starting Saturday, August 20, at 7:00 am. Please note: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will not be accessible to players for registration or practice prior to this date.

Registration begins:

Junior Qualifying Thursday, September 1

Junior Main Draw Saturday, September 3

Champions Invitational Monday, September 5

Collegiate Invitational Wednesday, September 7

All players must officially register prior to their first match by completing and signing the appropriate 2016 US Open Legal Consent Waiver and Authorization for Release of Health Information. The Player Registration Office is located just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A.

Hours:


7:00 am – 6:30 pm

Tuesday, August 23 – Thursday, September 8

7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Hours for the final three days of the tournament will be posted.

Player RepresentativesThe ATP World Tour and WTA offices are located in the Player Lounge.

ATP World Tour WTAPlayer Representatives Player Relations (718.760.6200 x2059) (718.760.6372) Konstantin Haerle Laura Ceccarelli Pablo Juarez Ashley Keber Thomas Schrader Neil Robinson Megan Rose Yannick Yoshizawa

Player Services Desk (718.760.6205)The staff at the Player Services Desk are there to ensure each player (and their guests) enjoy their time at the US Open and New York.

The Player Concierge can recommend dining and entertainment options and help with reservations (see “Player Concierge” for more information), while American Express Travel (718.760.6204) can assist with all player-related travel needs.

Player Concierge (718.760.6205/917.622.9717) Located at the Player Services Desk in the Player Lounge, Concierge staff are available to provide assistance in making each player’s stay at the US Open and in New York City as enjoyable as possible. They can recommend dining and entertainment options as well as help with reservations, and have arranged special discounts and offers at select restaurants, theatres and New York area attractions.

New for 2016: Players also have access to Concierge services 24 hours a day by calling, texting or via WhatsApp to 917.622.9717, or emailing [email protected].

Player DiningPlayer Dining is located next to the Player Lounge and is available to qualifying, main draw, Champions Invitational, junior and American Collegiate Invitational players and their credentialed guests. Each player will receive an automated meal allowance on his/her credential as well as a Meal Allowance Card that may be used by the player or his/her credentialed representative towards the purchase of food for the player. Please note the Meal Allowance Card is tied directly to the daily automated meal allowance on the player’s credential and is not a supplemental/additional meal allowance.

New for 2016: The daily meal allowance for qualifying, main draw, Champions Invitational and American Collegiate Invitational participants is $75.

A player’s daily meal allowance (whether on the player’s credential or via the Meal Allowance Card) will end the day of his/her complete elimination (singles and doubles) from the tournament. This automated meal allowance is valid at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center only, and may be used at most concession areas as well as the Player Dining Room. Player guests and coaches must purchase their own food.

The daily Player Dining menu will be available via the “Today at the Open” section of the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly).

Hours:


9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday, August 22 – Thursday, September 8

7:30 am - 8:30 pm

Friday, September 9 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Saturday, September 10 7:30 am - 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 11 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Player Merchandise DiscountAll players will receive a 30% discount off all US Open Collection merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 23, through the end of the tournament, as well as the US Open Collection store located below the Heineken Red Star Café starting Monday, August 29, through the end of the tournament. The player will need to present his/her credential and pay for the items purchased in order to receive the discount.

In addition, players will have exclusive access to the US Open Collection Store located beneath the Heineken Red Star Cafe for




7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 29 – Monday, September 11

7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Prize MoneyPrize money distribution is administered by the Purser’s Office. Players will be required to show their credential to receive advances against prize money or reimbursement of approved expenses. Prize money and per diems for men’s qualifying and main draw players will be paid through the ATP World Tour after the tournament according to the methods used at ATP World Tour tournaments. Prize money for women’s qualifying and main draw players will be paid through the WTA. The WTA will wire prize money directly to each player’s bank account or mail a check. All prize money and per diems are subject to appropriate tax withholding (per IRS regulations), applicable fines and/or applicable stringing service fees.

Singles (Men’s and Women’s — 128 Draw) TotalsWinners $3,500,000Runners-up $1,750,000Semifinalists $875,000Quarterfinalists $450,000Round of 16 $235,000Third Round $140,000Second Round $77,188First Round $43,313Total $18,162,000 $36,324,000

Doubles (Per Team, Men’s and Women’s — 64 Draw)Winners $625,000Runners-up $310,000Semifinalists $150,000Quarterfinalists $75,000Round of 16 $40,000Second Round $24,500First Round $15,141Total $2,731,500 $5,463,000

Mixed Doubles (Per Team — 32 Draw)Winners $150,000Runners-up $70,000Semifinalists $30,000Quarterfinalists $15,000Round of 16 $10,000First Round $5,000Total $500,000 $500,000

Singles Qualifying (Men’s and Women’s — 128 Draw)Final Round $16,350Second Round $10,900First Round $5,606Total $969,200 $1,938,400 Other Events (Champions Invitational) $600,000Player Per Diems (estimated) $1,478,000

Grand Total $46,303,400

The Player Services Desk also distributes US Open Final 8 Club tickets (see “Tickets” for more information), offers board games, foreign language newspapers/magazines and playing cards as well as notary services and an outgoing mail drop (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office).

Hours:


8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, August 23 – Wednesday, September 7

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 8 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Hours for the final three days of the tournament will be posted.

Practice Courts (718.760.6218)Practice courts will not be available until Saturday, August 20, at 7:00 am. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance by calling the Player Operations Desk. Practice court availability will be limited during qualifying from Tuesday, August 23, through Friday, August 26, and during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 27. Please arrive 10 minutes before the reservation time, as courts will not be held. Four players will be assigned per court.

Practice during the tournament in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Court 17 will be scheduled in half hour blocks from 7:00 – 11:00 am with, whenever possible, only two players per court (weather and schedule permitting). Priority is given to players with a match scheduled on that court that day. Please call the Referee Office at 718.760.6234 to reserve one of these four courts.

Practice courts for main draw junior players will be available at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (practice courts P10 – P20) beginning Saturday, September 3.

Practice courts for American Collegiate Invitational players will be available at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as of Wednesday, September 7.

Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players will receive one can of new practice balls per day, while players competing in all other events will receive two cans per day.

Players are encouraged to return all used balls to the Player Operations Desk. These used balls will be provided to local teaching programs or sold for the benefit of the USTA Foundation, which funds tennis and education programs for at-risk children and people with disabilities.

Players can view the practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5 within the password protected area of the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration.

Hours:


7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, August 23 – Friday, August 26

7:00 am – 8:00 pm



Referee Office (718.760.6234)The Referee Office is located in the Northwest (NW) quadrant adjacent to the Player area in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Roof ProtocolThe 2016 Roof Protocol will be available via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) or in the Referee Office.

Schedule

Qualifying/Main DrawMen’s/Women’s Singles Qualifying Tues., Aug. 23, at 11:00 amMen’s and Women’s Singles Draws Fri., Aug. 26, time TBCMen’s/Women’s Singles Mon., Aug. 29, at 11:00 amMen’s Doubles Wed., Aug. 31Women’s Doubles Wed., Aug. 31Mixed Doubles Wed., Aug. 31Mixed Doubles Final Fri., Sept. 9 at 12:00 pmMen’s Doubles Final Sat., Sept. 10 at 12:00 pmWomen’s Singles Final Sat., Sept. 10, at 4:00 pmWomen’s Doubles Final Sun., Sept. 11 at 12:00 pmMen’s Singles Final Sun., Sept. 11, not before 4:00 pm

Junior ChampionshipsBoys’ and Girls’ Qualifying Fri., Sept. 2 – Sat., Sept. 3Junior Singles Sun., Sept. 4Junior Doubles Mon., Sept. 5Junior Doubles Finals Sat., Sept. 10Junior Singles Finals Sun., Sept. 11

Champions Invitational Matches Wed., Sept. 7 – Sun., Sept. 11

American Collegiate Invitational Matches Thurs., Sept. 8 – Sat., Sept. 10

SecurityAdditional security measures will be in place at the 2016 US Open. The US Open thanks all players in advance for their patience and cooperation.

Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus ChallengeThe Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus Challenge links the performance of the top three men’s and top three women’s finishers at Emirates Airline US Open Series events to their performance at the US Open. In 2016, each of the Emirates Airline US Open Series Men’s and Women’s Champions will compete for up to an additional $1 million in Bonus Prize Money. Second place finishers will compete for up to $500,000, and third place finishers will play for up to $250,000. Bonus Prize Money is based on US Open performance in the singles competitions only. Total overall potential Bonus Prize Money is $2,625,000.

AmateursIf a player is competing as an amateur in qualifying or main draw and it is so stated on his/her 2016 US Open Entry Form, then he/she is eligible to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses for himself/herself including transportation to and from New York, local ground transportation, hotel and food (other than that provided by the US Open). Players will be required to file an Amateur Reimbursement Form and provide appropriate documentation.

ProfessionalsIRS regulations require a professional to include his/her Social Security Number on the 2016 US Open Entry Form.

Also pursuant to IRS regulations, all prize money and per diems payable to players who are non-resident aliens will be subject to 30% tax withholding unless a valid “green card” is presented by the player at the time of payment of prize money. Prize money distributed by the US Open will be made payable only to the individual player and delivered to the player or his/her designated agent, or directly deposited into the appropriate account. The US Open reserves the right to issue prize money directly to the ATP World Tour and/or WTA in conjunction with their respective prize money distribution programs (see “Prize Money” above for more information).

Per Diem/AllowanceAll qualifying players will receive a per diem allowance of $150 per day starting Tuesday, August 23, through the day of the player’s final competition, plus two (2) days. All main draw participants competing as professionals will receive a per diem allowance of $300 per day starting Monday, August 29, for singles players and Wednesday, August 31, for doubles–only players through the day of the player’s final competition, plus three (3) days. Each Champions Invitational player will receive a total of $1,000 toward expenses. All per diem payments will be included in prize money distribution. Lucky losers do not receive a main draw per diem unless/until they move into the main draw.

Purser’s Office (718.760.6315)The Purser’s Office is located adjacent to the Player Operations Desk in Arthur Ashe Stadium and distributes prize money as well as amateur expense checks and per diems. The Purser’s Office also sells prepaid phone cards and postage stamps, and provides limited banking services for players. Cash advances are available during banking hours for up to 50% of first round prize money.


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Mixed Doubles: 32 Teams (Referee Office)Starts: Ends:Mon., August 22, 12:00 pm Mon., August 29, 12:00 pm

Junior CompetitionQualifying Singles (Player Registration)Thurs., September 1, 12:00 – 6:00 pmSingles (Player Registration)Sat., September 3, 8:00 am – 5:00 pmDoubles (Player Registration)Sun., September 4, by 12:00 pm

American Collegiate InvitationalWed., September 7, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Tickets (718.760.6355)The US Open offers all main draw players either two (2) complimentary Promenade tickets to either the day or night session in Arthur Ashe Stadium or four (4) complimentary grounds passes each day they remain in the tournament. Tickets are subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition, there is a players’ seating area with 11 seats in Section 125 of Arthur Ashe Stadium available to main draw players with credentials on a first-come, first-served basis through Wednesday, September 7.

All player tickets must be requested in person by the player as well as collected by the player. Player ticket requests are not accepted via phone, fax or e-mail under any circumstances. Players wishing to designate one credentialed individual (coach, agent or family member) to collect player tickets on their behalf for the duration of the tournament may do so at the Player Services Desk. The player must name this individual in person (no exceptions). Opening day tickets may be collected as early as Sunday, August 28, at the Player Services Desk in the Player Lounge. Tickets for all other sessions may be requested daily and collected after 6:00 pm the day before the match, or by 11:00 am the day of the match.

Match tickets for player boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium (15 tickets per box), Louis Armstrong Stadium (12 tickets per box), Grandstand (12 tickets per player/doubles team) or Court 17 (6 tickets per player/doubles team) may be collected at the Player Services Desk on the day of the match. Players wishing to designate one credentialed individual (coach, agent or family member) to collect player box match tickets on their behalf for the duration of the tournament may do so at the Player Services Desk. The player must name this individual in person (no exceptions).

Players may leave tickets at the Player Services Desk for Will Call. Tickets must be left in the name of the guest(s) who will be required to show proper photo identification to collect the tickets. Please note: Only “day of” tickets will be available for collection from Will Call, and once an envelope has been submitted, it cannot be changed or retrieved except by the individual named on the envelope.

Players eliminated in the final round of qualifying receive either two (2) complimentary Promenade tickets to either the day or night session on Monday, August 29, in Arthur Ashe Stadium or four (4) complimentary grounds passes for the Monday, August 29, day session. Tickets are subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets may be collected at the Player Services Desk.

Players competing in the main draw of the US Open Junior Championships will receive one (1) complimentary grounds pass daily for each day they remain in the event. These grounds passes may be collected daily at the Player Registration Office.

American Collegiate Invitational participants are offered two (2) complimentary grounds passes per day starting Thursday, September 8, through their elimination from the tournament. Tickets are subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition, a limited number of tickets are available to all players for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 27. Tickets are subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

2016 US Open player tickets, if available, may only be used for legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold players responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of any player tickets under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player ticket privileges immediately and in the future.

US Open Final 8 Club MembersUS Open Final 8 Club members who are no longer competing in any 2016 US Open competition have access to a limited number of tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a per session basis.

Tickets: US Open Final 8 Club members will have access to suite tickets for the first 20 sessions (Monday, August 29, day session through Wednesday, September 7, evening session), and access to stadium tickets for the last four sessions (Thursday, September 8, through Sunday, September 11). US Open Final 8 Club members may receive up to six (6) tickets, with no more than four (4) tickets per session and no more than two (2) tickets total over Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Monday) and/or two (2) tickets over Finals Weekend (Friday – Sunday). Tickets will be valid for the entire session, are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve tickets at the Player Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day (day or evening session). Day session tickets must be collected by 11:00 am, and evening session tickets must be collected by 6:00 pm on the day of usage.

Grounds passes: Over the course of the first 11 days (Monday, August 29, through Thursday, September 8), US Open Final 8 Club



members may also receive up to six (6) grounds passes, with no more than two (2) grounds passes total over Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Monday). Grounds passes allow access to the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but do not provide access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grounds passes are valid for the day session only, are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve grounds passes at the Player Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day. Grounds passes must be collected by 11:00 am on the day of usage.

Tickets and/or grounds passes that are requested but not claimed by the deadlines stated above will count against the allotment of the US Open Final 8 Club member who originally requested them.

All tickets and/or grounds passes must be reserved in person by the US Open Final 8 Club member as well as collected by the US Open Final 8 Club member. Ticket requests are not accepted via phone, fax or e-mail.

TowelsTowels are provided to all players on court, and players are requested to leave all towels on the court for collection by the Court Attendants.

Trainers and PhysiotherapistsUSTA, WTA and ATP World Tour staff trainers have been assigned to the trainer/physio treatment rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms. No other trainers, physios or chiropractors are permitted to treat players in these areas. Reservations for the multi-use quiet rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center may be made through the Fitness Center attendants (see “Fitness Center” for more information).

Transportation (718.760.6300 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)Please be advised that heavy traffic and lengthy delays are anticipated due to New York Mets home games taking place Friday, August 26, through Sunday, September 4. Players are urged to allow extra time when traveling by car or shuttle bus to/from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Shuttle Bus Service*Shuttle bus service is available to players and guests with credentials. Shuttle buses will run between the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the three tournament hotels listed on page 21. Players traveling by shuttle bus should allow 45 to 60 minutes for early morning rush hour traffic.

Shuttle bus scheduleSaturday, August 20 – Monday, August 22:6:30 am and then hourly from 7:00 am to 7:00 pmTuesday, August 23 – Sunday, August 28:Every 30 minutes from 6:30 am to 8:00 pmMonday, August 29 – Sunday, September 11:Every 30 minutes from 6:30 am until 30 minutes following the last match

Shuttle bus schedules and passenger rules and restrictions can be obtained at the Transportation Desk located inside the Player Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium or at the Tournament Desk located in the lobby of the three tournament hotels.

Car TransportationActive main draw singles and doubles players and past US Open singles champions have access to VIP car transportation with vehicles provided by Mercedes-Benz USA. Main draw players will have access to car transportation beginning Monday, August 22. Champions Invitational participants will have access beginning Monday, September 5. Transportation is provided between the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the player’s hotel/local residence only, provided the location is within a 15-mile radius of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (see map on pages 48 – 49).

The Transportation Desk is located inside the Player Entrance of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Vehicles will pick-up and discharge passengers outside this entrance. Players wishing to reserve a car should call Transportation between 8:00 am – 11:00 pm. In addition, each tournament hotel has a Tournament Desk staffed from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to handle transportation inquiries. Players are encouraged to make car reservations as early as possible, especially if transportation is requested between 7:00 – 11:00 am the following day. Reservation priority is given to players with matches that day and seeded players still competing in the tournament.

Prearranged transportation to and from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports is available for main draw and Champions Invitational participants as well as past US Open singles champions. Airport service is available to/from these three New York-area airports only.

* Please note: Shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible.



Reservations for airport pick-ups can be made starting Sunday, August 21, using an online form available via the US Open Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) or via phone, and at least 24 hours prior notice is required.

Car transportation for 2016 will remain “one player, one car” whenever possible, and requires the player be one of the passengers in the car. Players may be accompanied by a maximum of three (3) guests. Credentialed guests traveling without a player may use the shuttle bus service described above. Since car transportation reservations require at least two (2) hours notice and service is provided based on availability, players and their credentialed guests are encouraged to take advantage of the regularly scheduled shuttle bus service whenever possible.

Car Transportation for Coaches New for 2016: Coaches of the top 16 seeded main draw singles players as well as the top 8 seeded doubles players will have access to car transportation starting Monday, August 22.

In addition, all coaches of main draw players (singles and doubles) who reach the round of 16 in their respective competition will also have access to VIP car transportation starting at that time.

Travel Agent ServicesSee ”Player Services Desk.”

US Open Final 8 ClubThe US Open Final 8 Club consists of past US Open participants who have reached the quarterfinals of either the men’s or women’s singles competition or the semifinals of the men’s, women’s and/or mixed doubles competition. The Club’s benefits include credentials and special access to tickets (subject to availability), among others. Competitors for 2016 who are members of the US Open Final 8 Club will be acknowledged with the words “Final 8” on their credential. However, US Open Final 8 Club benefits (including guest credentials) do not take effect for 2016 competitors until their elimination from all competitions. Please note that US Open Final 8 Club guest credentials cannot be collected until the US Open Final 8 Club member has collected his/her credential.

In addition, a special dinner to honor the members of the US Open Final 8 Club and Champions Invitational participants will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 7, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

US Open Final 8 Club members who are no longer competing in any 2016 US Open competition have access to a limited number of tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a per session basis.

Tickets: US Open Final 8 Club members will have access to suite tickets for the first 20 sessions (Monday, August 29, day session through Wednesday, September 7, evening session), and access to stadium tickets for the last four sessions (Thursday, September 8, through Sunday, September 11). US Open Final 8 Club members may receive up to six (6) tickets, with no more than four (4) tickets

per session and no more than two (2) tickets total over Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Monday) and/or two (2) tickets over Finals Weekend (Friday – Sunday). Tickets will be valid for the entire session, are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve tickets at the Player Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day (day or evening session). Day session tickets must be collected by 11:00 am, and evening session tickets must be collected by 6:00 pm on the day of usage.

Grounds passes: Over the course of the first 11 days (Monday, August 29, through Thursday, September 8), US Open Final 8 Club members may also receive up to six (6) grounds passes, with no more than two (2) grounds passes total over Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Monday). Grounds passes allow access to the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but do not provide access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grounds passes are valid for the day session only, are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

US Open Final 8 Club members can collect grounds passes at the Player Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day.

Tickets and/or grounds passes that are requested but not claimed by the deadlines stated above will count against the allotment of the US Open Final 8 Club member who originally requested them.

All tickets and/or grounds passes must be reserved in person by the US Open Final 8 Club member as well as collected by the US Open Final 8 Club member. Ticket requests are not accepted via phone, fax or e-mail.

2016 US Open Final 8 Club tickets, if available, may only be used for legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold players responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of any player tickets under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player ticket privileges immediately and in the future.

WeatherIn the event of rain or inclement weather, players are required to check with the Deputy Referee at the Player Operations Desk to determine when play will resume. Players are encouraged not to leave the grounds until they have learned when their matches will be played or resumed. A list of indoor practice sites in the area are available from the Player Operations Desk or via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly).

Any changes to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the Match Information Displays (see "Match Information Displays" for more information), as well as in the "crawl" along the bottom of the screen.



Wild CardsPlayers wishing to apply for a wild card into any event at the US Open (qualifying singles, main draw singles, doubles, mixed doubles) must complete and submit a Wild Card Request Form. The form is available via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) both as an online form and a PDF. Players without an ATP World Tour or WTA ranking can only enter the US Open by receiving a wild card.

All wild card requests for main draw and qualifying singles must be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Monday, August 15. Wild card recipients for these events will be announced the week of August 15 and posted on the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) when available.

All doubles wild card requests (men’s, women’s and mixed) must be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Friday, August 26. Requests for doubles/mixed doubles wild cards are accepted from teams only, and requesting a wild card is different than entering the event. Wild card recipients for men’s and women’s doubles will be announced no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Saturday, August 27, and will be posted on the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) and in the on-site ATP World Tour and WTA Offices when available. Wild card recipients for mixed doubles will be announced no later than 10:00 am EDT, on Monday, August 29, and will be posted on the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) and in the on-site ATP World Tour and WTA Offices when available.

It is the player’s responsibility to determine if he/she has been awarded a wild card – players will not be contacted directly by the US Open.

The following wild cards are available:

• Men’s & Women’s Singles Main Draw ......................... 8 each• Men’s & Women’s Doubles Main Draw ............ 7 teams each• Mixed Doubles .......................................................... 8 teams• Men’s & Women’s Singles Qualifying .......................... 9 each

Wild Cards – US Open Junior ChampionshipsSingles: Players wishing to apply for a singles wild card into the 2016 US Open Junior Tennis Championships must submit a Wild Card Request Form available via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly) by Sunday, July 31.

Applicants must have also entered online through the IPIN website and appear on the entry list.

Doubles: To be considered for a wild card, players must register by personal sign-in at the Player Registration Office at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by Sunday, September 4, at 12:00 pm.

The following wild cards are available:

• Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Main Draw ..................... 8 each• Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Main Draw ......... 4 teams each• Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Qualifying ....................... 6 each

Wilson Racquet Stringing Service (718.760.6284)Racquet stringing service is available from Saturday, August 20, through Sunday, September 11, to all players through Wilson Racquet Sports located just inside the Player Entrance in Arthur Ashe Stadium. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NO OTHER RACQUET STRINGERS OR RACQUET STRINGING SERVICES ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE ON-SITE. In addition, advertisements for other racquet stringers or racquet stringing services are prohibited on-site (this includes any identification or advertising on plastic wrap/cellophane racquet covers). The cost for this service is $30 per racquet for qualifying, main draw and Champions Invitational players, and $25 per racquet for junior (qualifying and main draw) and American Collegiate Invitational players.

New for 2016: All main draw and Champions Invitational players will receive four (4) complimentary racquet stringings. Please note this offer is valid only at the on-site Wilson Racquet Stringing location and is non-transferrable.

Hours:

Saturday, August 20 – Thursday, September 8

7:30 am until the end of the last match

Friday, September 9 – Saturday, September 10

11:00 am until the end of the last match

Sunday, September 11 12:00 pm until the end of the last match


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Junior ChampionshipsSeptember 4 – 11, 2016

Tournament Director, Deputy Tournament Director, US Open Junior Championships US Open Junior Championships Lew Brewer John Lansville

Referee Deputy Referee Brian Earley David Littlefield


Certain Conditions of Entry and Participation1. Eligibility: All competitors must have been born between

January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2003, and must have reached their 13th birthday before the start of the main draw.

2. Entries: Entries must be submitted to the ITF by 2:00 pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Tuesday, July 26, 2016. All entries must be made through the IPIN website at www.itftennis.com/ipin. The entry deadline is the same for singles (qualifying and main draw) and doubles events, and there are no doubles-only entries. The deadline for singles wild card applications is 5:00 pm EDT on Sunday, July 31. Doubles wild cards must be requested by 12:00 pm EDT on Sunday, September 4.

3. Qualifiers: The singles qualifying tournament will take place Friday, September 2, and Saturday, September 3, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center practice courts (P10 – P20), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. All qualifying players and on-site alternates must also personally sign-in and register at the Player Registration Office located by the President’s Gate of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Thursday, September 1, between 12:00 – 6:00 pm. No registration will take place before this date. The singles qualifying will consist of 32 boys and 32 girls, with eight boys and eight girls qualifying.

4. Singles: ALL main draw singles players MUST personally register at the Player Registration Office located by the President’s Gate of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, September 3, between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. No registration will take place before this date. The singles main draw will consist of 64 boys and 64 girls.

5. Doubles: There are no doubles-only entries. Players not accepted into the singles main draw may be accepted into doubles only after all main draw singles players have signed in. To qualify, these players must submit their entry to the ITF by 2:00 pm GMT Tuesday, July 26, 2016 via the IPIN website and sign in at the Player Registration Office by 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 4. The doubles event will begin with first round matches on Monday, September 5. The doubles draws consist of 32 teams of boys and 32 teams of girls.

6. Registration and Sign-In: Qualifying: All singles players must personally sign-in and register at the Player Registration Office of the USTA Billie Jean

Qualifying tournament

August 23 – 26, 2016

Tournament Director David Brewer

Referee Brian Earley


Deputy Referees Keith Crossland Missy Malool Peter Kasavage Dessie Samuels David Littlefield Bunny Williams Michael Loo

Inclement Weather PlanIn the event of rain and a subsequent decision to move matches indoors, buses will be scheduled from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to alternate sites. Addresses and directions will be available should any player wish to provide his/her own means of transportation. Players are responsible for reporting to their matches at the correct facility at the scheduled time.

Lucky Loser List Qualifying finalists must register at Player Registration and collect their credentials and packets after completing their final qualifying matches. Qualifying finalists must sign-in daily at Player Registration in accordance with Grand Slam rules.


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Junior Tennis Championships will not be accepted. A separate Hotel Reservation Form must be submitted for each room required, and the entire form must be completed to secure the reservation. Reservations will not be accepted without a credit card. All reservations will require a credit card or cash deposit upon check-in at the Grand Hyatt. Be sure to indicate single/double/triple/quad room requests and roommate(s) on the Hotel Reservation Form.

Per DiemMain draw players and official federation coaches who are staying at the official hotel will receive a per diem for lodging beginning Saturday, September 3, through the night of complete elimination (singles and doubles) from the tournament. Federation coaches will be paid out as soon as their last player is eliminated from the tournament. Both players and federation coaches are responsible for settling their own hotel bill and must provide a hotel receipt to the Junior Office prior to receiving per diem. All payments will be issued via the Purser’s Office.

Tournament Desk (718.760.6292)All Junior matches will be called from the Chase Center Tournament Desk.

Junior Tournament Office (718.760.6258)The Junior Tournament Office is located on the second floor of the Chase Center.

Locker RoomsThe Chase Center Locker Rooms will accommodate all Junior competitors as well as credentialed federation coaches.

Meal Allowance CreditJunior main draw players and their respective official federation coaches (maximum of one coach per federation) will receive a $42 meal allowance credit per day through the night of complete elimination (singles and doubles) from the tournament. Official federation coaches will receive a meal allowance credit until the elimination of all Junior players from their federation. Meal allowance is not exchangeable or transferable.

This meal allowance is for each player’s personal use only, and may not be utilized by any other individuals (including but not limited to coaches, trainers and player guests), even if the purchase is for the player. Any individual found violating this policy will risk having his/her credential revoked, and the player will risk losing immediate and future guest credential privileges.

King National Tennis Center between 12:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 1. There will be no early registration. Sign-in via telephone is not permitted.

Main Draw: There is no sign-in for main draw singles. All singles players must register at the Player Registration Office of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 3. There will be no early registration.

7. Player Meeting: ALL players MUST attend the mandatory pre-tournament player meeting at 6:00 pm on Saturday, September 3, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with the exact location to be announced during registration. The ONLY exception will be for those players competing in the Canadian Junior International Championships on or after Friday, September 2. Copies of the boys’ and girls’ singles draws will be made available during the meeting.

8. Lucky Losers: Once the qualifying event has begun, only those players who ultimately qualify and “lucky losers” may be accepted into the main draw. Lucky losers are players who have lost in the final round of the qualifying competition or, if additional lucky losers are required, those players who have lost in the previous qualifying round. The qualifying event begins when the first ball of the first qualifying match is struck.

Lucky losers from the qualifying draw are considered the only eligible alternates for the main draw. These players must sign in at the Player Registration Office each day of first round match play no later than 30 minutes before play begins to receive consideration for a spot in the singles and/or doubles draws.

9. Credentials: Please see pages 17 – 21 for additional information.

10. Transportation: Shuttle bus service is provided between the Grand Hyatt and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for junior players, junior federation coaches and junior player guests with a valid credential. Transportation is not provided to/from local airports.

11. Wild Cards: Please see page 40 for additional information.

Hotel AccommodationsPlayers, official federation coaches and player guests are required to make their own hotel reservations for the 2016 US Open Junior Tennis Championships. US Open junior hotel reservations will be made online via the Players Only web page (USOpen.org/playersonly). Reservations must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 2. Rooms will be reserved at the official hotel, the Grand Hyatt, for main draw/qualifying players and official federation coaches. Reservations for player guests or family members will not be guaranteed, but will be considered subject to room availability.

Reservations for the Grand Hyatt will be confirmed via e-mail upon acceptance to the main draw/qualifying of the tournament after Thursday, August 11. Please do not contact the hotel directly to make a reservation, as phone reservations for the US Open


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American Collegiate InvitationalSeptember 8 – 10, 2016

Tournament Director, American Collegiate Invitational Referee Bill Mountford Brian Earley

Interim Chief of Umpires Deputy Referee Soeren Friemel David Littlefield

ParticipationEach American Collegiate Invitational player is required to sign the 2016 US Open Player Legal Consent Waiver and Authorization for Release of Health Information before the player is allowed to compete in the 2016 US Open.

Registration and Sign-InAll players must personally register at the Player Registration Office of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7. There will be no early registration, and registration via telephone is not permitted.

Welcome DinnerALL players MUST attend the mandatory pre-tournament Welcome Dinner on Wednesday, September 7, with the exact location to be announced during registration.

CredentialsPlease see pages 17 – 21 for additional information.

TransportationShuttle bus service is provided between the Grand Hyatt and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for American Collegiate Invitational players and their guests with a valid credential.

Meal Allowance CreditAmerican Collegiate Invitational players will receive a $75 meal allowance credit per day through the night of elimination from the tournament. Meal allowance is not exchangeable or transferable. This meal allowance is for each player’s personal use only, and may not be utilized by any other individuals (including but not limited to player guests), even if the purchase is for the player. Any individual found violating this policy will risk having his/her credential revoked, and the player will risk losing immediate and future guest credential privileges.

Hotel AccommodationsEach player will receive a complimentary room at the Grand Hyatt starting Tuesday, September 6, through the night of elimination from the tournament.

American Collegiate Invitational OfficeThe American Collegiate Invitational Tournament Office is located in the player area adjacent to Court 5.

Tournament Desk (718.760.6292)All American Collegiate Invitational matches will be called from the Chase Center Tournament Desk.

Fitness Center/Locker RoomsAmerican Collegiate Invitational competitors will have access to the Chase Center Locker Rooms and Fitness Center.


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Arthur Ashe StadiumStadium capacity is approximately 23,700. Reserved seating only. You must have a reserved ticket to enter.

There are two levels of Suites, one on the Club Level and one on the Mezzanine Level. The in-Stadium restaurants, Aces and Champions Bar and Grill, are both located on the Club Level.

GrandstandStadium capacity is approximately 8,000. All Courtside box seating is reserved. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Louis Armstrong StadiumStadium capacity is approximately 10,000. All Courtside box seating is reserved, and reserved Loge seating is available in sections 109 – 110 and 127 – 130. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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SWQuad

NEQuad

SEQuad



Fitness Center

Julien Farel Salon

PlayerElevator


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NWQuad

SWQuad

NEQuad

SEQuad

Fitness Center

Julien Farel Salon

PlayerElevator


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Mezzanine Level

NWQuad

SWQuad

NEQuad

SEQuad


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Hospitality Pavilion

Court 17

Commissary

Food Village

East G

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Chase Lounge

Court 17

Junior Officeand

Fitness Center

Chase CenterLocker Rooms

Player Entrance/Stair D

Stair E

Food Village

Chase Center Courts 11, 12, 13

East G

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Second Floor

OutdoorLounge

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