2014 US OPEN AUGUST 25 – SEPTEMBER 8

PLAYER HANDBOOK II | Contents | 1 On behalf of the United States Tennis Association, welcome to the 2014 US Open. We greatly appreciate the role you play and your support to make our tournament successful. We remain committed to making your General Information...... 2 – 7 US Open experience the highlight of your year. We continually strive to make your experience here better and more enjoyable, and Tournament Telephone Numbers...... 8 – 9 this year, we’re pleased to announce a variety of enhancements that should help to do just that. General Player Information...... 10 – 39 Prize money for the 2014 US Open has been increased to a record $38.3 million, with the men’s and women’s singles Champions each receiving a record $3 million. Prize money for each round of the Main Draw Singles competition Qualifying Player Information...... 40 has been increased by double digits, and the men’s and women’s Doubles Champions will earn $520,000—another US Open record. What’s more, the Junior Player Information...... 41 – 43 US Open Qualifying tournament now offers more than $1.5 million in prize money—the highest in the history of the event. And once again this year, the top Wheelchair Player Information...... 44 three men and top three women finishers in the Emirates Airline US Open Series will be competing here for bonus prize money, with both men’s and women’s first-place Series finishers playing for a $1 million bonus should they also capture American Collegiate Invitational Player Information...... 45 – 46 the US Open Singles title. We’re excited to report that the first phase of the five-year transformation plan Stadium Seating Charts...... 47 for the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is underway, so you’ll see some changes around the grounds, including a newly-constructed Player Player Transportation Map...... 48 – 49 Registration area, new practice courts and competition courts 4, 5 and 6, adjacent to a new two-story viewing gallery that will allow fans to watch you play and practice on those courts. Court 5 will be the US Open’s seventh show court, USTA Billie Jean King National complete with Hawk-Eye technology, video boards and a broadcast booth. You’ll Tennis Center Grounds Map...... 50 – 51 also notice the pilings in place around Arthur Ashe Stadium that will support its roof—which is slated to be in place for the 2016 US Open. Arthur Ashe Stadium Maps...... 52 – 55 The US Open Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly) includes a variety of important tournament information, including the Official Order of Play, Chase Center Map...... 56 – 57 fact sheets, acceptance lists, alternate practice court options and transportation details. Once the tournament begins, be sure to visit the “Today at the Open” section that will be updated daily with important player-related information as well as the Player Dining menu. In addition, the password protected area of the site includes the practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5, the Match Information Display system and Match Analysis archive for select 2012, 2013 and 2014 US Open matches. Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. We would also like to extend a special welcome to the participants of the inaugural American Collegiate Invitational event taking place Thursday, September 4 – Saturday, September 6. The event will feature sixteen of America’s top collegiate players – eight men and eight women – competing for Wild Cards into the 2015 US Open as well as USTA Pro Circuit events. We are pleased to be showcasing college tennis on America’s grandest tennis stage. The 2014 US Open is once again a 15-day event, which will continue to impact all five main draw events. The Mixed Doubles Final is scheduled for Friday, September 5, the Women’s Doubles Final for Saturday, September 6, the Men’s Doubles and Women’s Singles Finals for Sunday, September 7, and the Men’s Singles Final for Monday, September 8. This additional day does not impact the US Open Junior Tennis Championships or the US Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition, both of which are scheduled to end on Sunday, September7. All of us at the USTA are committed to making your time here in New York enjoyable and memorable. Should you have any questions or concerns during your time here at the US Open, the personnel at the Player Services Desk will do their best to assist you. Again, welcome to the 2014 US Open. We’re thrilled you’re here. Dave Haggerty David Brewer USTA Chairman, US Open CEO and President Tournament Director usopen.org usopen.org 2 | General Information General Information | 3

2014 US Open Tournament Management Tournament Director David Brewer Tournament Manager F. Skip Gilbert Referee Brian Earley Chief of Umpires Woodie Walker Corporate Communications, Managing Director Chris Widmaier

Rules and Regulations The 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. Junior and Wheelchair events are governed by the Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct adopted and published by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and require separate entry forms. The US Open Champions Invitational competition is governed by the Rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Regulations, and participation is by invitation only. Match Play Best of five tie-break sets Men’s Championship Singles Best of three tie-break sets Women’s Championship Singles and Doubles Surface The 2014 US Open is played on hard courts (DecoTurf II). Men’s Championship Doubles Men’s Qualifying Singles Balls Women’s Qualifying Singles The Wilson US Open ball is the official ball of the US Open. Both Extra Junior Boys’ Championship Singles Duty and Regular Duty balls are used. Ball changes will occur after the Junior Girls’ Championship Singles first seven games and then every nine games thereafter. Six balls will Junior Boys’ Qualifying Singles be in play at all times. Junior Girls’ Qualifying Singles Wheelchair Competition Men’s Singles and Doubles Extra Duty is used in: Wheelchair Competition Women’s Singles and Doubles Men’s Competitions Wheelchair Competition Quad Singles and Doubles Junior Boys’ Competitions American Collegiate Invitational Men’s Singles Men’s Wheelchair Competitions American Collegiate Invitational Women’s Singles American Collegiate Invitational Men’s Singles Two tie-break sets, no-ad scoring, with match Regular Duty is used in: tie-break (10 point) in lieu of a third set Women’s Competitions Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Junior Boys’ Championship Doubles Junior Girls’ Competitions Junior Girls’ Championship Doubles Women’s and Quad Wheelchair Competitions Champions Invitational Champions Invitational American Collegiate Invitational Women’s Singles

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CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND IMPORTANT (3) 2014 US Open Player Guest Credentials and player tickets, RULES AND OBLIGATIONS APPLYING TO PLAYERS if available, may only be used for legitimate player guests Anti-Doping (no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA (1) All players may be required to undergo drug testing imposed upon will hold each player responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer the 2014 US Open by authorities outside its control and/or the of his/her 2014 US Open Coach/Trainer/Player Guest Credentials governing bodies of the sport, and shall comply fully with the Tennis and/or player tickets under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct and Anti-Doping Program; may also revoke Coach/Trainer/Guest Credentials and/or player (2) All players authorize any entity responsible for such drug testing ticket privileges immediately and in the future; and to notify the USTA should it be determined that they have violated (4) The USTA will hold each player responsible for the behavior of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable anyone receiving a 2014 US Open Credential or player tickets at anti-doping regulations; his/her request. (3) Players may be required to forfeit all 2014 US Open prize money and all 2014 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize Emirates Airline US Open Series money, if any, that they earn should it be determined that they have All players acknowledge and accept that the USTA reserves the violated the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable right to withhold any Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize anti-doping regulations; and money payment from any player who does not make himself/ herself available for the Emirates Airline US Open Series advertising (4) Should a player be required to forfeit such earnings, such player campaign and/or other reasonable Emirates Airline US Open Series will be required to return all 2014 Emirates Airline US Open Series promotional activities as requested by the USTA. bonus prize money, if any, to the USTA (with all 2014 US Open prize money to be returned as required by the Tennis Anti-Doping Prohibition Against Gambling/Wagering Program and/or any other applicable anti-doping regulations). The USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and the communication of sensitive information that may affect the Cancellation and/or Extension, Prize Money outcome of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any (1) The US Open is subject to extension and/or cancellation (in whole or and all reported violations. in part) due to force majeure or other events as determined by the USTA in its sole discretion; and (1) Individuals are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from wagering anything of value in connection with the (2) The USTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce and/ 2014 US Open; or reallocate prize money in the event the US Open is cancelled in whole or in part, for whatever reason. (2) Individuals are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from offering or receiving anything of value to or from Credential/Ticket Responsibilities any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the (1) Each coach (to the extent he/she receives a 2014 US Open Coach 2014 US Open; Credential) will be required to be available for and participate in (3) Individuals are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined televised interviews as requested by the USTA or its designee in the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program; and immediately prior to, during and immediately following his/her respective player’s matches; (4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player to the sanctions as provided in the 2014 Official Grand Slam Rule (2) All players are strictly prohibited from requesting a 2014 US Open Book and the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Credential for any person(s) other than their coach, trainer, immediate family members and bona fide guests whose attendance is directly Prohibition on Pictures/Recordings related to the player’s participation in the 2014 US Open; Individuals 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 2014 US Open Legal Consent Waiver.

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Rules, Attire (3) To participate, if requested, in Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, All players must abide by all applicable rules, regulations and August 23, 2014, or another reasonable promotional activity (not codes of the USTA, Grand Slam Board, ITF, ATP World Tour or WTA, to exceed 60 minutes) related to the 2014 US Open; and and the 2014 US Open including but not limited to the following: (4) To participate, if requested, in the 2015 US Open Draw (1) Every player must be dressed in a professional manner for all Ceremony should he/she win the 2014 US Open. matches. Clean and customary tennis attire must be worn. The Referee will have the authority to order the player to change his/ Additional Obligations, Disclaimer her attire immediately if, in his/her opinion, it is not acceptable. (1) The Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions at the 2014 Failure of a player to comply with such order may result in US Open are expected to participate in additional promotional immediate default, and the player will be fined according to the activities organized by the USTA (to include media interviews Grand Slam Code of Conduct; and and personal appearances) in and around New York City on Monday, September 8 and/or Tuesday, September 9, 2014. (2) At all times while on-site at the 2014 US Open (both on-court Participation in any of the promotional activities outlined herein and off-court including press conferences), no commercial shall not be identified as or represented to be an endorsement identification shall be displayed by player other than as by any player of any product, service or company; specifically permitted by the 2014 Official Grand Slam Rule Book. (2) Entry by a player’s agent or through the ATP World Tour or WTA US Open Entry Limitation, Tournament Partners, in no way diminishes the application of the above rules, terms Grant of Rights and conditions to each individual player; (1) All players will not compete in any other tennis tournament or (3) Players will not be allowed to collect their 2014 US Open tennis exhibition staged during the 2014 US Open credentials or participate in any competition at the 2014 (August 25 – September 8); US Open until they have duly signed the appropriate 2014 (2) All players will be respectful of US Open sponsors, television US Open Legal Consent Waiver; and partners, business partners, and all attendees; and (4) All players acknowledge that the player guest boxes in Arthur (3) All players grant to the USTA, US Open Tennis Championships Ashe Stadium may be equipped with microphones and will and their assignees the right to use or authorize the use of advise his/her guests accordingly. their name, voice, likeness, signature and biographical material The USTA, USTA National Tennis Center, the City of New York, without additional compensation for the purpose of publicizing, ITF, WTA, ATP World Tour, Grand Slam Board, and their officers, promoting and advertising the USTA and its affiliates including directors, employees and representatives, shall not be responsible but not limited to the Emirates Airline US Open Series and or liable in any way for any loss, death, injury or damage suffered or the US Open Tennis Championships, and for the televising, incurred by any person in connection with any aspect of the 2014 broadcasting and filming of the same; and hereby grant and US Open, including but not limited to any action and/or decision assign to the USTA and its assignees in perpetuity throughout taken regarding the conduct of any matches. 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 2014 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 Mission To 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 Sunday, August 24, 2014), interviews on-court and finals ceremonies; (2) To participate, if requested, in the 2014 Emirates Airline US Open Series champions ceremony and/or presentation (if applicable); usopen.org usopen.org 8 | Tournament telephone Numbers Tournament telephone Numbers | 9

Administration On-Site Services American Collegiate Invitational, Tournament Director Chase Center Tournament Desk...... Tel: 718.760.6292 Bill Mountford...... Tel: 914.975.5557 Command Center...... Tel: 718.760.6264 ATP World Tour ...... Tel: 718.760.6200 x2059 First Aid...... Tel: 718.760.6264 Chief Umpire’s Office Julien Farel Salon...... Tel: 718.760.6200 x3021 Woodie Walker...... Tel: 718.760.6299 Fax: 718.593.8202 Kids’ Court...... Tel: 718.760.6313 Corporate Communications, Managing Director Men’s Locker Rooms Chris Widmaier...... Tel: 718.760.6319 Arthur Ashe Stadium...... Tel: 718.760.6200 x3034 Chase Center...... Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220 Grand Slam Board Director Bill Babcock...... Tel: 718.760.6238 Player Operations Desk...... Tel: 718.760.6218 Fax: 718.593.8204 Player Registration/Credentials...... Tel: 718.760.6350 Grand Slam Supervisors...... Tel: 718.593.8242 Player Services Desk Fax: 718.593.8234 American Express Travel...... Tel: 718.760.6204 Junior Championships, Tournament Director Player Concierge...... Tel: 718.760.6205 Lew Brewer...... Tel: 718.760.6258 Player Tickets...... Tel: 718.760.6355 Fax: 718.593.8205 Practice Courts (Player Ops)...... Tel: 718.760.6218 Matches in Progress/ Transportation...... Tel: 718.760.6300 Public Info. Line...... Tel: 718.593.8280 Wilson Racquet Stringing Service...... Tel: 718.760.6284 Player Medical Services Deena Casiero, M.D...... Tel: 718.760.6325 Women’s Locker Rooms Fax: 718.593.8201 Arthur Ashe Stadium...... Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047 Chase Center...... Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319 Purser’s Office Joe Healy...... Tel: 718.760.6315 Referee Office Hotels Brian Earley...... Tel: 718.760.6234 Grand Hyatt...... Tel: 212.883.1234 Fax: 718.593.8206 Fax: 212.697.3772 Tournament Director JW Marriott Essex House New York....Tel: 212.247.0300 David Brewer...... Tel: 718.760.6351 Fax: 212.484.5109 Fax: 718.593.8207 The Waldorf-Astoria...... Tel: 212.355.3000 Tournament Manager Fax: 212.872.7272 F. Skip Gilbert...... Tel: 914.696.7234 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 Wheelchair Competition, Tournament Director Dan James...... Tel: 718.760.6356

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News from the US Open Match Analysis Archive Increased Prize Money The password protected area of the Players Only Web page (usopen. In keeping with its commitment to increase prize money to $50 org/playersonly) now features a Match Analysis archive available to all million by 2017, the 2014 US Open will increase its prize money by players. The archive contains all Main Draw singles matches that were $4 million bringing its total purse to a record $38.3 million which televised in 2012, as well as all Main Draw singles and doubles matches is an 11.7% increase over the 2013 US Open. The round-by-round that were televised in 2013 (televised 2014 Main Draw singles and prize money breakdown is available via the Players Only Web page doubles matches will be added as they are completed). Players will be (usopen.org/playersonly). able to watch an entire match or navigate to a particular game, point or category of points (aces, forehand winners, break points, etc.) as well USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Transformation (see page 23 for additional details). The first phase of the five year transformation plan of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is nearly complete, and players can American Collegiate Invitational expect to see several changes this year including: The American Collegiate Tennis Invitational will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Thursday, September 4, through • newly constructed Player Registration, VIP Credentials and Saturday, September 6. Sixteen of America’s top collegiate players – Media Credential Offices eight men and eight women – will compete in the inaugural event that • The shifting of practice courts P1 – P5 to the north will showcase college tennis on America’s grandest tennis stage. • Completely rebuilt competition Courts 4, 5 and 6 that will CBS include seating on all sides, doubling the spectator capacity The 2014 US Open marks the 47th and final year in which CBS Sports, to nearly 3,000 the tournament’s longstanding and outstanding domestic broadcasting partner, will be covering the event. Beginning in 2015, ESPN will serve • Construction of a two-story viewing gallery that will allow as the exclusive US Open domestic broadcast partner, delivering more than 1,000 fans to watch Practice Courts P1 – P5 as first-ball to last-ball coverage. well as the action on Courts 4, 5 and 6 • Several concrete pilings around the exterior of Arthur Ashe Player Merchandise Discount As a reminder, all players receive a 30% discount off all US Open Stadium which will serve as the foundation for the roof Collection merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between (which should be completed for the 2016 US Open) Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 19, The USTA is excited about these changes, and hopes all players will be through the end of the tournament, as well as the US Open Collection as well. Store located below the Heineken Red Star Café starting Monday, New Court 5/Additional Television Court August 25, also through the end of the tournament. In addition, the US The new Court 5 will become the US Open’s seventh show court, Open Collection Store located beneath the Heineken Red Star Café will complete with Electronic Line Calling technology, video boards and a open 30 minutes before gates open to the public Monday, August 25, broadcast booth. Match Analysis will also be available for all televised through Friday, September 5, for player shopping (please see page 26 singles and doubles matches played on Court 5 (see “Match Analysis” for additional details). for additional details).

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Players Only Web page Official Order of Play Available Online ONLY The Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly) includes The Official Order of Play will ONLY be available via the Players important player-related information such as fact sheets, acceptance Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their lists, alternate practice court options, transportation details, important Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials dates/deadlines and discount offers as well as links to the US Open from Player Registration. Online Credential System and Letter of Invitation and Wild Card Microphones in Player Boxes request forms. In addition, the password protected area of the site For the fifth consecutive year, there will be microphones in the includes the practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5, the Match player boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium as an enhancement for our Information Display system and the Match Analysis Archive. Players will domestic television viewers. All replays will be shown on a delayed receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their basis, and our television partners are not allowed to broadcast credentials from Player Registration. anything that would embarrass the player or his/her guests. Schedule Changes Player Interviews at ESPN Game Day Desk The US Open will remain a 15-day event in 2014 which will continue The US Open will continue its practice of bringing select players to to impact all five main draw events. The Mixed Doubles Final is the ESPN Game Day Desk in the South Plaza for live post-match scheduled for Friday, the Women’s Doubles Final for Saturday, the interviews on ESPN2. Men’s Doubles and Women’s Singles Final for Sunday and the Men’s Singles Final on Monday. Please note this additional day does not US Open National Playoffs impact the US Open Junior Tennis Championships or the US Open The winners of the US Open National Playoffs men’s and women’s Wheelchair Tennis Competition which are still scheduled to end on singles events will once again receive Wild Cards into the 2014 US Sunday. Open Qualifying, while winners of the US Open National Playoffs mixed doubles event will receive a Wild Card into the 2014 US US Open Online Credential System Open Mixed Doubles competition. The US Open Mixed Doubles Everyone requesting a credential for the 2014 US Open (including competition will consist of 24 direct acceptances and eight Wild all players, guests, coaches, etc.) are required to apply via the US Cards. Open Online Credential System. Paper applications will no longer be available or accepted. Those under 18 years of age also need to Qualifying Tournament Broadcast on CBS Sports Network submit a secondary form. The Online Credential System is available For the third year, CBS Sports Network is scheduled to air 24 hours via the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). of coverage from Courts 11 and 17 over the four days of US Open qualifying. The US Open is the only Grand Slam that broadcasts any portion of the qualifying event.

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Anti-Doping Command Center (718.760.6264) All participants competing in the 2014 US Open are subject to Located on the Court Level of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the US Open anti‑doping (drug testing) procedures imposed by the governing Command Center is open 24 hours a day Saturday, August 16, bodies of tennis and/or authorities outside the control of the through Monday, September 8. The Command Center’s function is to US Open. handle all security, fire/life safety or medical incidents (whether player or spectator related) that occur on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Presented by Hess (AAKD) King National Tennis Center during the tournament. 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 Credentials (718.760.6350) achieve its mission to “promote and develop the growth of tennis.” Working in cooperation with federal, state and local government agencies, the US Open is taking every reasonable step to ensure the In conjunction with a player’s entry into the US Open, he/she is safety of everyone who enters the USTA Billie Jean King National required, upon request by the USTA, to assist in some of the activities Tennis Center. Part of this effort includes requiring each person during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, which will be held Saturday, August 23, requesting a credential (including all players, player guests, coaches, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. media, officials, staff, board members, tournament guests, broadcast Banking personnel, vendors, past champions, agents, sponsors and others) to The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has 12 Chase submit a Credential Application Form in advance of the tournament. automated teller machines (ATMs) on-site. Additional banking This form allows the appropriate authorities to conduct security services are provided by the Purser’s Office (see "Purser’s Office" background checks on each applicant before a credential is issued. for more information). 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 2014 US Open. 2014 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 2014 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

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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 and Wheelchair Competition Players Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, all player facilities, the US Open Club presented by Emirates Airline 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. Coaches and Guests at their request. Credentials are issued for the sole use of the individual Main Draw players receive three (3) guest credentials (all subject to identified on the credential and may not be transferred, exchanged or application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly provided to any other person for any reason. related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access The player’s credential is included in his/her welcome packet. Coaches to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service. One (1) of and guests will need to present a valid government-issued photo ID these three (3) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access to collect their credentials in the Player Registration Office located to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker Rooms” for more just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A. Players information), and one (1) credential may be assigned to a private must specifically designate their guest(s) and coach(es) to Player trainer/physio with access to the Fitness Center (please note that all Registration, but do not need to accompany them to collect their private coaches and trainers/physios must be recognized by the ATP credentials. However, player guest/coach/trainer credentials cannot be World Tour or WTA). Seeded Main Draw Singles and Doubles players collected until the player has picked up his/her credential. Players are receive one (1) additional guest credential. required to sign the appropriate 2014 US Open Player Legal Consent Qualifying players receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to Waiver and Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly Form before their credentials will be released by Player Registration. related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access The issuance of credentials is subject to the prior approval of the to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service during the USTA, and such credentials can be withheld or revoked at any Qualifying event. One (1) of these two (2) credentials may be assigned time for any reason at the sole discretion of the USTA and/or to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker its representatives. Rooms” for more information). Everyone must wear his/her credential on the grounds at all times Wheelchair Competition participants receive three (3) guest (except when competing or practicing) displayed appropriately credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that

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guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in US Open). Main Draw players may assign one (1) of their credentials as a the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament private coach. Main Draw players also receive one (1) grounds pass (which shuttle bus service. One (1) of these three (3) credentials may be can be collected daily at the Player Registration Office). assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see All players must submit a 2014 US Open Junior Championships "Locker Rooms" for more information). Guest Nomination Form available via the Players Only Web page All coaches and guests are required to wear their credentials properly (usopen.org/playersonly) by Friday, August 8. Only the player guest(s) around their neck while in Arthur Ashe Stadium. nominated (and approved) will be eligible to receive a player guest credential. Guest credentials are limited solely to those guests Coaches/trainers/physios who have access to the Locker Room will whose attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in be required to display his/her credential to the security guard in the US Open Junior Championships. Additional guest credentials order to gain entry into the Locker Room. will not be issued. Grounds passes will be distributed directly to Players Transitioning from the US Open to the US Open Juniors players beginning Saturday, August 30; it is the player’s responsibility Credentials for the US Open Junior Championships will not be available to distribute these to his/her guest(s). Please note: Player guest until Thursday, August 28, for Qualifying players or Saturday, August 30, credentials may not be transferred or exchanged. for Main Draw players. However, Junior players who participated in Credentials will automatically expire for Junior Main Draw players, the professional Qualifying and/or professional Main Draw can request their guest(s) and/or coach one (1) day following the player’s complete to receive their US Open Junior credential in advance of these dates. elimination from the tournament. Credentials for guests of Junior Please note: All Juniors who compete in professional Qualifying and/ Qualifying players will expire Saturday, August 30. or professional Main Draw are subject to all policies and procedures regarding credential activation/de-activation related to those events. All coaches and guests are required to wear their credentials properly around their neck while in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Requests for the early release of a US Open Junior credential may only be granted by the US Open Junior Championships Tournament Director Champions Invitational Players on a case-by-case basis if the player makes the request in person. All Champions Invitational participants receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that If the early release of a US Open Junior credential is granted, the player guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation must surrender his/her professional credential to the Player Registration in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and Office in order to receive the Junior credential. The same policy applies tournament shuttle bus service. 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 Champions Invitational participants who are also members of the can be issued. There will be no exceptions to this policy. US Open Final 8 Club receive one (1) additional guest credential. It is important to note that once a Junior credential has been issued, Please note: Champions Invitational participants may not whether for a player, guest or coach, that credential’s access rights/ credential a coach. restrictions become effective immediately. American Collegiate Invitational Players US Open Junior Players All American Collegiate Invitational participants receive two (2) guest Credentials for Qualifying Junior players will not be available until credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that Thursday, August 28, while credentials for Main Draw Junior players and guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the official federation coaches will not be available until Saturday, August 30. US Open) that allow access to the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National National Tennis Center and tournament shuttle bus service. Tennis Center and are to be worn on the grounds at all times except Credentials will automatically expire for American Collegiate Invitational when competing or practicing. The credential is for the player’s personal player’s and their guest(s) one (1) day following the players elimination use only, is subject to all credential terms and conditions issued by the from the tournament. US Open and/or its representatives and is not transferable. Credentials will automatically expire for Junior players, their guest(s) Electronic Line Calling and coach one (1) day following the player’s complete elimination from Electronic Line Calling will be used as an officiating aid in Arthur Ashe the tournament. Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 5 and 17. Players will receive three incorrect challenges per set, and will US Open Junior Coaches and Guests receive one additional challenge if the set goes to a tie-break. The All Main Draw US Open Junior competitors and official federation coaches 2014 Electronic Review Procedures will be available via the Players (only one official coach per federation) will be issued a credential. Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly) or in the Referee Office. Each Main Draw and Qualifying US Open Junior player receives two (2) Please note: Electronic Line Calling is not available for Wheelchair player guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided Competition matches. that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the usopen.org usopen.org 20 | General Player information General Player information | 21

Extreme Weather Policy of organic waste. We hope to make even more progress this year The US Open reserves the right to implement an extreme weather with some of our new initiatives for 2014: policy. Copies of the 2014 policy are available in the Referee Office or • We will be donating the value of recycled aluminum lids from via the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). the tennis ball cans used during the 2013 US Open to the Fitness Center local Ronald McDonald House which provides a "home away from home" for the parents and siblings of sick children. Located on the third floor of the Arthur Ashe Stadium player facilities, the Fitness Center contains a PowerPlate machine, state-of-the-art • The USTA continues its work with the other three Grand cardio, strength and conditioning equipment and free weights. Slam tournaments collaborating on sustainability issues with the goal of making the four major tournaments models Hours: for social responsibility throughout the world. Saturday, August 16 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm • Compost made from the 2013 US Open is feeding the Sunday, August 24 plants around the site at the 2014 US Open. Monday, August 25 – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Monday, September 8 Hotels The official hotels are listed as follows. Rates and details are per Multi-use quiet rooms are available and can be reserved through the arrangements by the respective associations. head trainer in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms, respectively. USTA Please note: Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players will Grand Hyatt Tel: 212.883.1234 have access to the Chase Center Fitness Center, but not the Arthur 109 East 42nd Street Fax: 212.697.3772 Ashe Stadium Fitness Center. New York, NY 10017

Gambling ATP World Tour The USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing The Waldorf-Astoria Tel: 212.355.3000 and the communication of sensitive information that may affect the 301 Park Avenue Fax: 212.872.7272 outcome of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any New York, NY 10022 and all reported violations. (1) Players are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through WTA others, from wagering anything of value in connection with JW Marriott Essex House New York Tel: 212.247.0300 the 2014 US Open; 160 Central Park South Fax: 212.484.5109 New York, NY 10019 (2) Players are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from offering or receiving anything of value to or from Internet any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the The IBM Cyber Court is located in the Player Lounge and provides 2014 US Open; players with complimentary Internet access. (3) Individuals are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in Hours: the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program; and Saturday, August 16 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player Sunday, August 17 to the sanctions as provided in the 2014 Official Grand Slam Rule Monday, August 18 – 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Book and the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Sunday, September 7 Grand Slam Board Director (718.760.6238) Monday, September 8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Bill Babcock’s office is located in the Player Lounge. The Player Lounge will continue to have access to a wireless Grand Slam Supervisors (718.593.8242) network enabling those with laptops equipped with a wireless Andi Egli Lars Graff Kerrilyn Cramer network card to connect to the Internet. A technician will be Stefan Fransson Donna Kelso Pam Whytcross available in the Player Lounge to assist with a one-time registration Soeren Friemel Wayne McKewen required to access the wireless network. Green Initiatives Please be advised that Web filtering technology will be utilized We’d like to thank you for your help in making the 2013 US Open the on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to restrict most environmentally friendly ever! Last year we diverted more than access to Internet gambling sites via the USTA network. 60% of US Open waste from landfills, composting more than 180 tons usopen.org usopen.org 22 | General Player information General Player information | 23

Interview Rooms of all Women and Junior competitors. As a courtesy to all players and for Three interview rooms are located in the Media area of Arthur Ashe security reasons, unauthorized individuals are not allowed in the Locker Stadium with an additional three areas for one-on-one interviews Rooms. In order to ensure this secure environment, anyone who has located in the West Media Workroom. A US Open representative will access to the Locker Rooms will be required to show his/her credential escort players to the appropriate interview room. Post-match press to the security guard in order to gain entry into the Locker Rooms. Thank conferences are mandatory. you in advance for your cooperation with this policy. Julien Farel Salon (718.760.6200 x3021) Lockers will be assigned by the Locker Room attendant. All valuables should be checked with the attendant. The US Open is Complimentary hair styling, manicure and pedicure services are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. available for all Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational players courtesy of Julien Farel Salon. The salon is located Please note: Members of the media do not have access to the on the third floor of Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to the Fitness Center. Locker Rooms. Hours: The taking of photographs or video footage of any kind is prohibited in all Locker Rooms. This prohibition applies to the use Saturday, August 23 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm of all equipment having the capability of capturing such photos or Sunday, September 7 footage, including but not limited to mobile phones. Monday, September 8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Mail Kids’ Court (718.760.6313) For security reasons, all mail and packages for players must be sent Located behind the Wilson racquet stringing area, Kids’ Court will directly to the respective player hotels. The USTA Billie Jean King be open Monday, August 25, through Sunday, September 7, from National Tennis Center will not accept player mail or packages. 10:30 am to 7:00 pm and Monday, September 8, from 3:30 pm until Players can drop any outgoing mail at the Players Services Desk the conclusion of the match to accommodate the children of Main (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office). Draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational players. Kids’ Court is able to accommodate a maximum of 15 children at a Match Analysis time, ages six months to five years, on a first-come, first-served basis. The US Open will supply a complimentary player match USB flash drive for all televised Main Draw singles and doubles Laundry Services matches played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, The US Open provides complimentary laundry service for players Grandstand and Courts 5, 11, 13 and 17. Singles matches will include only from Tuesday, August 19, through Sunday, September 7. All video as well as match analysis statistics, while doubles matches will player laundry should be dropped off in the Locker Room by be video only. Flash drives will be available at the Player Services 7:00 am and can be picked up after 5:00 pm. The US Open is not Desk approximately two hours after the completion of the match. responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. A new feature available to all players is the Match Analysis Archive. Locker Rooms Located within the password-protected area of the US Open Players Men’s Locker Rooms Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly), the Archive contains all Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3034 Main Draw singles matches that were televised in 2012, as well as all Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220 Main Draw singles and doubles matches that were televised in 2013 (televised 2014 Main Draw singles and doubles matches will be added Women’s Locker Rooms as they are completed) from the courts listed above (matches are sorted Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047 by year and then by date). Players will be able to watch an entire match Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319 or navigate to a particular game, point or category of points (e.g., aces, The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features Locker Rooms in forehand winners, break points, etc.). As with any video, a high-speed Arthur Ashe Stadium as well as the Chase Center located by the East Gate. Internet connection is recommended for uninterrupted viewing. Access to the Men’s Locker Room is restricted to credentialed Qualifying, Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational male collection of their credentials from Player Registration. players and their credentialed coaches (Champions Invitational participants may not credential a coach), and others as deemed appropriate by the Match Information Displays US Open. Access to the Women’s Locker Room is restricted to credentialed Match Information Displays are located in several player areas Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational including the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms, Chase Center female players only, and others as deemed appropriate by the US Open; Locker Rooms, Player Lounge and Player Dining Room. The Displays no coaches, private trainers/physios or family members are allowed in the provide the daily Official Order of Play and track the activities on each Women’s Locker Room. The Chase Center Locker Rooms accommodate court including when players are called for a match, current as well as all Junior and American Collegiate Invitational competitors and the coaches completed scores and matches that could potentially change courts. usopen.org usopen.org 24 | General Player information General Player information | 25

Any changes to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the Displays As part of the US Open’s medical care for players, a board-certified as well as in the “crawl” along the bottom of the screen. The Displays dermatologist will be providing free skin cancer screenings in the Player are an official source of information, especially in the event of inclement Treatment Area on Tuesday, August 26, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. weather, and players are encouraged to reference them daily. Given the amount of time professional tennis players spend in the sun, the US Open hopes all players will take advantage of this important Players can also access the Match Information Display system medical service. within the password protected area of the US Open Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their The First Aid Station in Arthur Ashe Stadium (see map on pages Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials 52 – 53) is staffed by a nurse, doctor and paramedics, and is from Player Registration. available to provide medical care to all non‑players including family members, coaches and guests. Match Preparation It is the player’s responsibility to be ready when his/her match is called, National Federations and all players should be on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National The US Open will accommodate Captains of current Davis Cup and Fed Tennis Center when the match preceding his/hers begins. When paged Cup World Group and World Team Cup national teams, as designated (approximately 30 minutes before the anticipated match starting time), by their national federation and confirmed by the ITF, with a credential players should report immediately to the Player Operations Desk providing access to shuttle bus transportation, the USTA Billie Jean (located inside the Player Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium) to meet their King National Tennis Center grounds and Player Lounge. All credential Player Escort and obtain their court assignment. Players will not be sent processes/restrictions apply (see “Credentials” for more information). 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. Parking Seeded Singles players have access to Lot A, and seeded Doubles All Junior matches will be called from the Chase Center Tournament players have access to Lot B, provided they show their credential Desk. to the traffic police and lot attendant. All other Main Draw players Medical Services (718.760.6325) 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. The Director, US Open Player Medical Services, is Dr. Deena Casiero, Attending Physician, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Please be advised that heavy traffic and lengthy delays are Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in anticipated due to New York Mets home games taking place Lake Success, NY. In addition to Dr. Casiero, an orthopedic surgeon Tuesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 31, and Monday and a primary care physician are available on-site during play. Further, September 8. Players are urged to allow extra time when traveling a team of medical consultants spanning all specialties, including by car to/from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. imaging studies, are “on call” at the direction of Dr. Casiero. Pets Medical care is available to players in the Player Treatment Area, No animals will be allowed on court (either match or practice), in the which is located within the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms. stands or in the Locker Rooms, Treatment/Training rooms, Player When necessary, medical care can be provided in other designated Dining or any other area where food is served. In areas where pets treatment areas. However, only credentialed members of the are allowed, animals must be restrained by leash or carry case. The US Open Player Medical Services staff are authorized to treat players animal’s owner is expected to clean up after his/her pet. Failure to in the Player Treatment Area and other designated treatment areas. comply with any of these rules will result in the animal being banned Players with private trainers/physios may utilize one of the multi-use from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and can quiet rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center (see “Fitness result in the forfeiture of player and/or player guest credentials. Center” for more information). Due to confidentiality reasons, only players can be treated in the Player Treatment Area. Player Dining Hours: Player Dining is located next to the Player Lounge and is available to Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition, Champions Saturday, August 16 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Invitational, Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players and Monday, August 18 their credentialed guests. Each player will receive an automated Tuesday, August 19 – Open one hour prior to the start of meal allowance on his/her credential as well as a Meal Allowance Friday, August 22 play until the end of the last match Card that may be used by the player or his/her credentialed representative towards the purchase of food for the player. Please Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm note the Meal Allowance Card is tied directly to the daily automated Sunday, August 24 meal allowance on the player’s credential and is not a supplemental/ Monday, August 25 – Open one hour prior to the start of additional meal allowance. Monday, September 8 play until the end of the last match usopen.org usopen.org 26 | General Player information General Player information | 27

The daily meal allowance for Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair Player Registration (718.760.6350) Competition, Champions Invitational and American Collegiate The Player Registration Office will be open daily starting Saturday, Invitational participants is $50. August 16, at 8:00 am. Please note: The USTA Billie Jean King A player’s daily meal allowance (whether on the player’s credential National Tennis Center will not be accessible to players for or via the Meal Allowance Card) will end the day of his/her complete registration or practice prior to this date. elimination (Singles and Doubles) from the tournament. This Registration begins: automated meal allowance is valid at the USTA Billie Jean King Junior Qualifying Thursday, August 28 National Tennis Center only, and may be used at most concession areas as well as the Player Dining Room. Player guests and coaches Junior Main Draw Saturday, August 30 must purchase their own food. Champions Invitational Monday, September 1 The Player Dining menu will be available daily via the US Open Wheelchair Competition Tuesday, September 2 Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Collegiate Invitational Wednesday, September 3 Hours: All players must officially register prior to their first match by Saturday, August 16 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm completing and signing the appropriate 2014 US Open Legal Sunday, August 17 Consent Waiver and Authorization for Release of Protected Health Monday, August 18 – 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Information Form. The Player Registration Office is located just Thursday, September 4 outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A. Friday, September 5 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Hours: Saturday, September 6 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Saturday, August 16 – 8:00 am – 6:30 pm Monday, August 18 Sunday, September 7 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Tuesday, August 19 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday, September 8 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Thursday, September 4 Player Merchandise Discount Hours for the final four days of the tournament will be posted. All players will receive a 30% discount off all US Open Collection Player Representatives merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between Arthur The ATP World Tour and WTA offices are located in the Player Lounge. Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 19, through the end of the tournament, as well as the US Open Collection ATP World Tour WTA store located below the Heineken Red Star Café starting Monday, Player Representatives Player Relations August 25, through the end of the tournament. The player will need to (718.760.6200 x2059) (718.760.6372) present his/her credential and pay for the items purchased in order to Konstantin Haerle Laura Ceccarelli receive the discount. Pablo Juarez Gaby Duch Thomas Schrader Neil Robinson In addition, this US Open Collection Store located beneath the Heineken Red Star Café will open at 9 a.m. Monday, August 25, Player Services Desk (718.760.6205) through Monday, September 1, and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 The Player Services Desk is located in the Player Lounge. through Friday, September 5, for player shopping. Concierge staff will provide assistance in making each player’s stay Player Operations Desk (718.760.6218) at the US Open and in New York City as enjoyable as possible. They can recommend dining and entertainment options as well as help The Player Operations Desk is located inside the Player Entrance with reservations, and have arranged special discounts and offers at to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Daily schedules of play will be posted, select restaurants, theatres and New York area attractions. including first match starting times with all others on a “followed by” basis (see “Match Preparation” for more information). Board games, foreign language newspapers/magazines, playing cards, player match USB drives and US Open Final 8 Club tickets (see "Tickets" for more information) are also available at the Player Services Desk, as are notary services and an outgoing mail drop for players (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office).

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Travel agent services are provided throughout the tournament by Prize Money American Express Travel (718.760.6204), also located at the Player Prize money distribution is administered by the Purser’s Office. Services Desk. Players will be required to show their credential to receive advances Hours: against prize money or reimbursement of approved expenses. Prize money and per diems for Men’s Qualifying and Main Draw Saturday, August 16 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm players will be paid through the ATP World Tour after the tournament Sunday, August 17 according to the methods used at ATP World Tour tournaments. Monday, August 18 – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Prize money for Women’s Qualifying and Main Draw players will Thursday, September 4 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 Friday, September 5 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and per diems are subject to appropriate tax withholding (per IRS Saturday, September 6 regulations), applicable fines and/or applicable stringing service fees. Sunday, September 7 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Singles (Men’s and Women’s — 128 Draw) Totals Monday, September 8 12:00 – 6:00 pm Winners $3,000,000 Practice Courts (718.760.6218) Runners-up $1,450,000 Semifinalists $730,000 Practice courts will not be available until Saturday, August 16, at Quarterfinalists $370,250 8:00 am. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance by Round of 16 $187,300 calling the Player Operations Desk. Practice court availability will be Third Round $105,090 limited during Qualifying from Tuesday, August 19, through Friday, Second Round $60,420 August 22, and during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 23. First Round $35,754 Please arrive 10 minutes before the reservation time, as courts will not Total $14,729,560 $29,585,120 be held. Four players will be assigned per court. Doubles (Per Team, Men’s and Women’s — 64 Draw) Practice during the tournament in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Winners $520,000 Stadium, Grandstand and Court 17 will be scheduled in half hour blocks Runners-up $250,000 from 8:00 – 11:00 am with, whenever possible, only two players per Semifinalists $124,450 court (weather and schedule permitting). Priority is given to players with Quarterfinalists $62,060 a match scheduled on that court that day. Please call the Referee Office Round of 16 $32,163 at 718.760.6234 to reserve one of these four courts. Second Round $20,063 Practice courts for Main Draw Junior players will be available at the First Round $13,375 USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (practice courts P10 – P20) Total $2,273,440 $4,546,880 beginning Saturday, August 30. Mixed Doubles (Per Team — 32 Draw) Practice courts for Wheelchair Competition players will be available Winners $150,000 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as of 1:00 pm on Runners-up $70,000 Tuesday, September 2, or at the sole discretion of the US Open. Semifinalists $30,000 Quarterfinalists $15,000 Practice courts for American Collegiate Invitational players will be Round of 16 $10,000 available at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as of First Round $5,000 Wednesday, September 3. Total $500,000 $500,000 Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players will receive one Singles Qualifying (Men’s and Women’s — 128 Draw) can of new practice balls per day, while players competing in all other Final Round $13,351 events will receive two cans per day. Second Round $8,781 Players are encouraged to return all used balls to the Player Operations First Round $4,551 Desk. These used balls will be provided to local teaching programs or Total $786,000 $1,572,000 sold for the benefit of the USTA Foundation, which funds tennis and Other Events (Wheelchair Competition/ education programs for at-risk children and people with disabilities. Champions Invitational) $570,000 Player Per Diems (estimated) $1,478,000 Players can view the practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5 within the password protected area of the US Open Players Only Grand Total $38,252,000 Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. usopen.org usopen.org 30 | General Player information General Player information | 31

Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus Challenge banking services for players. Cash advances are available during The Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus Challenge links the banking hours for up to 50% of first round prize money. performance of the top three men’s and top three women’s finishers at Emirates Airline US Open Series events to their performance Referee Office (718.760.6234) at the US Open. In 2014, each of the Emirates Airline US Open The Referee Office is located in theN orthwest (NW) quadrant Series Men’s and Women’s Champions will compete for up to an adjacent to the Player area in Arthur Ashe Stadium. additional $1 million in Bonus Prize Money. Second place finishers Schedule 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 Qualifying/Main Draw performance in the singles competitions only. Total potential Bonus Men’s/Women’s Singles Qualifying Tues., Aug. 19, at 11:00 am Prize Money is $2,625,000. Men’s and Women’s Singles Draws Thurs., Aug. 21, at 12:00 pm Men’s/Women’s Singles Mon., Aug. 25, at 11:00 am Amateurs Men’s Doubles Tues., Aug. 26 If a player is competing as an amateur in Qualifying or Main Draw Women’s Doubles Wed., Aug. 27 and it is so stated on his/her 2014 US Open Entry Form, then he/she Mixed Doubles Wed., Aug. 27 is eligible to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses for Mixed Doubles Final Fri., Sept. 5 himself/herself including transportation to and from New York, local Women’s Doubles Final Sat., Sept. 6 ground transportation, hotel and food (other than that provided by the US Open). Players will be required to file an Amateur Reimbursement Men’s Doubles Final Sun., Sept. 7 Form and provide appropriate documentation. Women’s Singles Final Sun., Sept. 7, at 4:30 pm Men’s Singles Final Mon., Sept. 8, not before 5:00 pm Professionals Junior Championships IRS regulations require a professional to include his/her Social Boys’ and Girls’ Qualifying Fri., Aug. 29 – Sat., Aug. 30 Security Number on the 2014 US Open Entry Form. Junior Singles Sun., Aug. 31 Also pursuant to IRS regulations, all prize money and per diems Junior Doubles Mon., Sept. 1 payable to players who are non-resident aliens will be subject to Junior Doubles Finals Sat., Sept. 6 30% tax withholding unless a valid “green card” is presented by the Junior Singles Finals Sun., Sept. 7 player at the time of payment of prize money. Prize money distributed Wheelchair Competition by the US Open will be made payable only to the individual player Men’s/Women’s and Quad Singles Thurs., Sept. 4 and delivered to the player or his/her designated agent, or directly deposited into the appropriate account. The US Open reserves the Men’s/Women’s Doubles Fri., Sept. 5 right to issue prize money directly to the ATP World Tour and/or WTA Men’s/Women’s and Quad Doubles Finals Sat., Sept. 6 in conjunction with their respective prize money distribution programs Men’s/Women’s and Quad Singles Finals Sun., Sept. 7 (see “Prize Money” above for more information). Champions Invitational Matches Wed., Sept. 3 – Sun., Sept. 7 Per Diem/Allowance All Main Draw and Wheelchair Competition participants competing American Collegiate Invitational as professionals will receive a per diem allowance of $300 per day Matches Wed., Sept. 3 – Sat., Sept. 6 starting Monday, August 25, for singles players and Wednesday, August 27, for doubles–only players through the day of the player’s Schedule Information final competition, plus three (3) days. All Qualifying players will receive The Official Order of Play will be available via the Players Only Web a per diem allowance of $150 per day starting Tuesday, August 19, page located at usopen.org/playersonly. Players will receive their through the day of the player’s final competition, plus two (2) days. Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credential Each Champions Invitational player will receive a total of $1,000 from Player Registration. toward expenses. All per diem payments will be included in prize money distribution. Lucky Losers do not receive a Main Draw per Seamstress diem unless/until they move into the Main Draw. Main Draw players will have access to a seamstress Sunday, August 24, through Monday, September 1, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Purser’s Office (718.760.6315) Please see the Locker Room attendant for additional details. The Purser’s Office is located adjacent to the Player Operations Desk in Arthur Ashe Stadium and distributes prize money as well as Security amateur expense checks and per diems. The Purser’s Office also Additional security measures will be in place at the 2014 US Open. sells prepaid phone cards and postage stamps, and provides limited The US Open thanks all players in advance for their patience and cooperation. usopen.org usopen.org 32 | General Player information General Player information | 33

Sign-Ins once an envelope has been submitted, it cannot be changed or retrieved except by the individual named on the envelope. Mixed Doubles: 32 Teams (Referee Office) Starts: Ends: Players eliminated in the final round of Qualifying receive either Mon., August 18, 12:00 pm Mon., August 25, 12:00 pm two (2) complimentary Promenade tickets to either the day or night Junior Competition session on Monday, August 25, in Arthur Ashe Stadium or four (4) Qualifying Singles (Player Registration) complimentary grounds passes for the Monday, August 25, day Thurs., August 28, 12:00 – 6:00 pm session. Tickets are subject to availability, and will be distributed Singles (Player Registration) on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets may be collected at the Sat., August 30, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Player Services Desk. Doubles (Player Registration) Wheelchair Competition participants are offered either two (2) Sun., August 31, by 12:00 pm complimentary tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium for either a day or Wheelchair Competition evening session or four (4) complimentary grounds passes per day Singles (Player Registration) starting Thursday, September 4, through their complete elimination Tues., September 2, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm from the tournament (Singles and Doubles). Tickets are subject to Wed., September 3, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Doubles Players competing in the Main Draw of the US Open Junior Thurs., September 4, by 12:00 pm Championships will receive one (1) complimentary grounds pass American Collegiate Invitational daily for each day they remain in the event. These grounds passes Wed., September 3, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm may be collected daily at the Player Registration Office. American Collegiate Invitational participants are offered two (2) Tickets (718.760.6355) complimentary grounds passes per day starting Thursday, September The US Open offers all Main Draw players either two (2) 4, through their elimination from the tournament. Tickets are subject to complimentary Promenade tickets to either the day or night session in availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Arthur Ashe Stadium or four (4) complimentary grounds passes each In addition, a limited number of tickets are available to all players for day they remain in the tournament. Tickets are subject to availability, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 23. Tickets are subject to and will be distributed on a first‑come, first-served basis. 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 2014 US Open player tickets, if available, may only be used for of Arthur Ashe Stadium available to Main Draw players with credentials legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), on a first-come, first-served basis through Thursday, September 4. and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit All player tickets, with the exception of player box match tickets, as consideration. The USTA will hold players responsible for any must be requested in person by the player as well as collected by sale, purchase or transfer of any player tickets under the Grand the player. Player ticket requests are not accepted via phone, fax Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player ticket privileges or e-mail under any circumstances. Opening day tickets may be immediately and in the future. collected as early as Sunday, August 24, at the Player Services Desk US Open Final 8 Club Members in the Player Lounge. Tickets for all other sessions may be requested US Open Final 8 Club members who are no longer competing in daily and collected after 6:00 pm the day before the match, or by 11:00 any 2014 US Open competition have access to a limited number of am the day of the match. tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a per session basis. Match tickets for player boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium (15 tickets per Tickets: US Open Final 8 Club members will have access to suite box), Louis Armstrong Stadium (12 tickets per box), Grandstand (8 tickets for the first 22 sessions (Monday, August 25, day session tickets per player/Doubles team) or Court 17 (6 tickets per player/ through Thursday, September 4, evening session), and access to Doubles team) may be collected at the Player Services Desk on the stadium tickets for the last four sessions (Friday, September 5, day day of the match. Players wishing to designate one credentialed session through Monday, September 8, day session). US Open Final individual (coach, agent or family member) to collect player box match 8 Club members may receive up to six (6) tickets, with no more than tickets on their behalf for the duration of the tournament may do so four (4) tickets per session and no more than two (2) tickets total at the Player Services Desk. The player must name this individual in over Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Monday) and/or two (2) tickets person (no exceptions). over Finals Weekend (Friday – Monday). Tickets will be valid for the Players may leave tickets at the Player Services Desk for Will Call. entire session, are subject to availability and will be distributed on Tickets must be left in the name of the guest(s) who will be required a first-come, first-served basis. to show proper photo identification to collect the tickets. Please note: Only “day of” tickets will be available for collection from Will Call, and usopen.org usopen.org 34 | General Player information General Player information | 35

US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve tickets at the Player Transportation Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day (day or (718.760.6300 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm) evening session). Day session tickets must be collected by 11:00 am, Please be advised that heavy traffic and lengthy delays are and evening session tickets must be collected by 6:00 pm on the day anticipated due to New York Mets home games taking place Tuesday, of usage. August 26, through Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 8. Grounds passes: Over the course of the first 11 days (Monday, Players are urged to allow extra time when traveling by car or shuttle August 25 through Thursday, September 4), US Open Final 8 Club bus to/from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. members may also receive up to six (6) grounds passes, with no Shuttle Bus Service* more than two (2) grounds passes total over Labor Day weekend Shuttle bus service is available to players and guests with (Saturday – Monday). Grounds passes allow access to the grounds credentials. Shuttle buses will run between the USTA Billie Jean of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but do not King National Tennis Center and the three tournament hotels listed provide access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grounds passes are valid on page 21. Players traveling by shuttle bus should allow 45 to 60 for the day session only, are subject to availability and will be minutes for early morning rush hour traffic. distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle bus schedule US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve grounds passes at the Saturday, August 16 – Monday, August 18: 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. 7:30 am and then hourly from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, August 19 – Sunday, August 24: Tickets and/or grounds passes that are requested but not claimed Every 30 minutes from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm by the deadlines stated above will count against the allotment of the US Open Final 8 Club member who originally requested them. Monday, August 25 – Sunday, September 7: Every 30 minutes from 7:30 am until 30 minutes following the last match All tickets and/or grounds passes must be reserved in person by Monday, September 8: the US Open Final 8 Club member as well as collected by the US Open Final 8 Club member. Ticket requests are not accepted Every 30 minutes from 11:00 am until 30 minutes following the last match via phone, fax or e-mail. Shuttle bus schedules and passenger rules and restrictions can be obtained at the Transportation Desk located inside the Player Towels Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium or at the Tournament Desk located Towels are provided to all players on court, and players are requested in the lobby of the three tournament hotels. to leave all towels at the court for collection by the Court Attendants. Car Transportation Trainers and Physiotherapists Active Main Draw Singles and Doubles players and past US Open USTA, WTA and ATP World Tour staff trainers have been assigned Singles Champions have access to VIP car transportation with to the trainer/physio treatment rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium vehicles provided by Mercedes-Benz USA. Main Draw players will Locker Rooms. No other trainers, physios or chiropractors are have access to car transportation beginning Wednesday, August 20. permitted to treat players in these areas. Reservations for the multi- Champions Invitational participants will have access beginning use quiet rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center may be Monday, September 1. Wheelchair Competition participants will have made through the head trainer in the Men’s and Women’s Locker limited access beginning Monday, September 1, with airport pick-ups Rooms, respectively (see “Fitness Center” for more information). and full car transportation service starting Tuesday, September 2. 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 * Please note: Shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible. usopen.org usopen.org 36 | General Player information General Player information | 37

and from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports is available or evening session). Day session tickets must be collected by 11:00 for Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational am, and evening session tickets must be collected by 6:00 pm on participants as well as past US Open Singles Champions. Airport the day of usage. service is available to/from these three New York-area airports only. Grounds passes: Over the course of the first 11 days (Monday, Reservations for airport pick-ups can be made starting Monday, August 25 through Thursday, September 4), US Open Final 8 Club August 18, and at least 24 hours prior notice is required. members may also receive up to six (6) grounds passes, with no Car transportation for 2014 will remain “one player, one car” more than two (2) grounds passes total over Labor Day weekend whenever possible, and requires the player be one of the (Saturday – Monday). Grounds passes allow access to the grounds passengers in the car. Players may be accompanied by a maximum of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but do not of three (3) guests. Credentialed guests traveling without a player provide access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grounds passes are valid may use the shuttle bus service described above. Since car for the day session only, are subject to availability and will be transportation reservations require at least two (2) hours notice distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. and service is provided based on availability, players and their US Open Final 8 Club members can collect grounds passes at the credentialed guests are encouraged to take advantage of the Player Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day. regularly scheduled shuttle bus service whenever possible. Tickets and/or grounds passes that are requested but not claimed Travel Agent Services by the deadlines stated above will count against the allotment of See ”Player Services Desk.” the US Open Final 8 Club member who originally requested them. US Open Final 8 Club All tickets and/or grounds passes must be reserved in person The US Open Final 8 Club consists of past US Open participants by the US Open Final 8 Club member as well as collected by the who have reached the quarterfinals of either the Men’s or Women’s US Open Final 8 Club member. Ticket requests are not accepted Singles competition or the semifinals of the Men’s, Women’s and/or via phone, fax or e-mail. Mixed Doubles competition. The Club’s benefits include credentials 2014 US Open Final 8 Club tickets, if available, may only be used and special access to tickets (subject to availability), among others. for legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), Competitors for 2014 who are members of the US Open Final and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit 8 Club will be acknowledged with the words “Final 8” on their as consideration. The USTA will hold players responsible for any credential. However, US Open Final 8 Club benefits (including sale, purchase or transfer of any player tickets under the Grand guest credentials) do not take effect for 2014 competitors until their Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player ticket privileges elimination from all competitions. Please note that US Open Final immediately and in the future. 8 Club guest credentials cannot be collected until the US Open Final 8 Club member has collected his/her credential. Weather In the event of rain or inclement weather, players are required to In addition, a special dinner to honor the members of the US Open check with the Deputy Referee at the Player Operations Desk to Final 8 Club and Champions Invitational participants will be held determine when play will resume. Players are encouraged not to at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 3, at the USTA Billie Jean leave the grounds until they have learned when their matches will King National Tennis Center. be played or resumed. A list of indoor practice sites in the area are US Open Final 8 Club members who are no longer competing in available from the Player Operations Desk or via the Players Only any 2014 US Open competition have access to a limited number of Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a per session basis. Any changes to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the Match Tickets: US Open Final 8 Club members will have access to suite Information Displays (see "Match Information Displays" for more tickets for the first 22 sessions (Monday, August 25, day session information), as well as in the "crawl" along the bottom of the screen. through Thursday, September 4, evening session), and access to stadium tickets for the last four sessions (Friday, September 5, day Wild Cards session through Monday, September 8, day session). US Open Players wishing to apply for a Wild Card into any event at the US Open Final 8 Club members may receive up to six (6) tickets, with no (Qualifying Singles, Main Draw Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles) must more than four (4) tickets per session and no more than two (2) complete and submit a Wild Card Request Form. The form is available tickets total over Labor Day weekend (Saturday – Monday) and/or via the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly) both as an two (2) tickets over Finals Weekend (Friday – Monday). Tickets will online form and a PDF. Players without an ATP World Tour or WTA be valid for the entire session, are subject to availability and will ranking can only enter the US Open by receiving a Wild Card. be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All Wild Card requests for Main Draw and Qualifying Singles must US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve tickets at the Player be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Monday, August 11. Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day (day usopen.org usopen.org 38 | General Player information General Player information | 39

Wild Card recipients for these events will be announced the The following Wild Cards are available: week of August 11 and posted on the Players Only Web page • Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Main Draw ����������������������������� 8 each (usopen.org/playersonly) when available. • Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Main Draw �������������� 4 teams each All Doubles Wild Card requests (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed) must • Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Qualifying ������������������������������ 6 each be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Friday, August 22. Requests for Doubles/Mixed Doubles Wild Cards are accepted from Wild Cards – US Open Wheelchair Tennis teams only, and requesting a Wild Card is different than entering Competition the event. Wild Card recipients for Men’s and Women’s Doubles will Players can apply for a Wild Card into the 2014 US Open Wheelchair be announced no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Saturday, August 23, Tennis Competition on the Entry Form which is available via the and will be posted on the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/ Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Entry Forms and playersonly) and in the on-site ATP World Tour and WTA Offices when Wild Card requests were due by Monday, July 21, at 5:00 pm EDT. available. Wild Card recipients for Mixed Doubles will be announced One (1) Wild Card will be available in each of the following no later than 10:00 am EDT, on Monday, August 25, and will be competitions: Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles and Quad Singles. posted on the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly) and in the on-site ATP World Tour and WTA Offices when available. Wilson Racquet Stringing Service (718.760.6284) Racquet stringing service is available from Saturday, August 16, It is the player’s responsibility to determine if he/she has been through Monday, September 8, to all players through Wilson Racquet awarded a Wild Card – players will not be contacted directly by the Sports located just inside the Player Entrance in Arthur Ashe Stadium. US Open. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NO OTHER RACQUET STRINGERS OR The following Wild Cards are available: RACQUET STRINGING SERVICES ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE • Men’s & Women’s Singles Main Draw ��������������������������������� 8 each ON-SITE. In addition, advertisements for other racquet stringers • Men’s & Women’s Doubles Main Draw ������������������� 7 teams each or racquet stringing services are prohibited on-site (this includes • Mixed Doubles �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 teams any identification or advertising on plastic wrap/cellophane racquet • Men’s & Women’s Singles Qualifying ���������������������������������� 9 each covers). The cost for this service is $30 per racquet for Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition, Champions Invitational and Wild Cards – US Open Junior Championships American Collegiate Invitational players, and $25 per racquet for Singles: Players wishing to apply for a Singles Wild Card into the 2014 Junior players (Qualifying and Main Draw). US Open Junior Tennis Championships must submit a Wild Card Hours: Request Form available via the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/ playersonly) by Sunday, July 27. Saturday, August 17 – 8:00 am until the end of the last match Thursday, September 4 Applicants must have also entered online through the IPIN website and appear on the entry list. Friday, September 5 – 11:00 am until the end of the last match Saturday, September 6 Doubles: To be considered for a Wild Card, players must register by personal sign-in at the Player Registration Office at the USTA Billie Sunday, September 7 12:00 pm until the end of the last match Jean King National Tennis Center by Sunday, August 31, at 12:00 pm. Monday, September 8 2:00 pm until the end of the match

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Qualifying Tournament Junior Championships August 31 – September 7, 2014 August 19 – 22, 2014 Tournament Director, Tournament Director US Open Junior Championships Referee David Brewer Lew Brewer Brian Earley Referee Deputy Referee Chief of Umpires Brian Earley David Littlefield Woodie Walker Chief of Umpires Woodie Walker Certain Conditions of Entry and Participation 1. Eligibility: All competitors must have been born between Deputy Referees January 1, 1996, and December 31, 2001, and must have reached Keith Crossland Michael Loo their 13th birthday before the start of the Main Draw. Peter Kasavage Missy Malool Billie Lipp Dessie Samuels 2. Entries: Entries must be submitted to the ITF by 2:00 pm David Littlefield Bunny Williams Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Tuesday, July 22, 2014. All entries must be made through the IPIN website at Inclement Weather Plan www.itftennis.com/ipin. The entry deadline is the same for In the event of rain and a subsequent decision to move matches Singles (Qualifying and Main Draw) and Doubles events, and indoors, buses will be scheduled from the USTA Billie Jean King there are no Doubles-only entries. The deadline for Wild Card National Tennis Center to alternate sites. Addresses and directions applications is 5:00 pm EDT on Sunday, July 27. will be available should any player wish to provide his/her own 3. Qualifiers: The Singles Qualifying tournament will take place means of transportation. Players are responsible for reporting to Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, at the USTA Billie their matches at the correct facility at the scheduled time. Jean King National Tennis Center practice courts (P10 – P20), Lucky Loser List Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. All Qualifying players and Qualifying finalists must register at Player Registration and collect on-site alternates must also personally sign‑in and register at their credentials and packets after completing their final Qualifying the Player Registration Office located by the President’s Gate of matches. Qualifying finalists must sign-in daily at Player Registration the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Thursday, in accordance with Grand Slam rules. August 28, 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, August 30, 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 22, 2014 via the IPIN website and sign in at the Player Registration Office by 12:00 pm on Sunday, August 31. The Doubles event will begin with first round matches on Monday, September 1. 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 King National Tennis Center between 12:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 28. There will be no early registration. Sign-in via telephone is not permitted.

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Main Draw: There is no sign-in for Main Draw Singles. All Singles a credit card or cash deposit upon check-in at the Grand Hyatt. players must register at the Player Registration Office of the USTA Be sure to indicate single/double/triple/quad room requests and Billie Jean King National Tennis Center between 8:00 am – 5:00 roommate(s) on the Hotel Reservation Form. pm on Saturday, August 30. There will be no early registration. Per Diem 7. Player Meeting: ALL players MUST attend the mandatory Main Draw players and official federation coaches who are staying pre‑tournament player meeting at 6:00 pm on Saturday, at the official hotel will receive a per diem for lodging beginning August 30, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Saturday, August 30, through the night of complete elimination with the exact location to be announced during registration. (Singles and Doubles) from the tournament. Federation coaches The ONLY exception will be for those players competing in the will be paid out as soon as their last player is eliminated from the Canadian Junior International Championships on or after Friday, tournament. Both players and federation coaches are responsible August 29. Copies of the Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Draws will be for settling their own hotel bill and must provide a hotel receipt to made available during the meeting. the Junior Office prior to receiving per diem. All payments will be 8. Lucky Losers: Once the Qualifying event has begun, only issued via the Purser’s Office. those players who ultimately qualify and “Lucky Losers” may be accepted into the Main Draw. Lucky Losers are players who Tournament Desk (718.760.6292) have lost in the final round of the Qualifying competition or, if All Junior matches will be called from the Chase Center Tournament additional Lucky Losers are required, those players who have Desk. lost in the previous Qualifying round. The Qualifying event Junior Tournament Office (718.760.6258) begins when the first ball of the first Qualifying match is struck. The Junior Tournament Office is located on the second floor of the lucky Losers from the Qualifying draw are considered the only Chase Center. eligible alternates for the Main Draw. These players must sign in at the Player Registration Office each day of first round match Locker Rooms play no later than 30 minutes before play begins to receive The Chase Center Locker Rooms will accommodate all Junior consideration for a spot in the Singles and/or Doubles Draws. competitors as well as credentialed federation coaches. 9. Credentials: Please see pages 15 – 19 for additional information. Meal Allowance Credit Junior Main Draw players and their respective official federation 10. Transportation: Shuttle bus service is provided between the coaches (maximum of one coach per federation) will receive a Grand Hyatt and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center $42 meal allowance credit per day through the night of complete for Junior players, Junior federation coaches and Junior player elimination (Singles and Doubles) from the tournament. Official guests with a valid credential. Transportation is not provided to/ federation coaches will receive a meal allowance credit until from local airports. the elimination of all Junior players from their federation. Meal 11. Wild Cards: Please see page 38 – 39 for additional information. allowance is not exchangeable or transferable. Hotel Accommodations This meal allowance is for each player’s personal use only, Players, official federation coaches and player guests are required and may not be utilized by any other individuals (including but to make their own hotel reservations for the 2014 US Open Junior not limited to coaches, trainers and player guests), even if the Tennis Championships. US Open Junior hotel reservations will purchase is for the player. Any individual found violating this be made online via the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/ policy will risk having his/her credential revoked, and the player playersonly). Reservations must be submitted no later than Tuesday, will risk losing immediate and future guest credential privileges. August 5. 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, July 31. Please do not contact the hotel directly to make a reservation, as phone reservations for the US Open 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 usopen.org usopen.org 44 | Wheelchair Player Information American Collegiate Invitational | 45

Wheelchair Competition American Collegiate Invitational September 4 – 7, 2014 September 4 – 6, 2014 Tournament Director, US Open Tournament Director, Wheelchair Tennis Competition Referee American Collegiate Invitational Referee Dan James Brian Earley Bill Mountford Brian Earley Chief of Umpires Deputy Referee Chief of Umpires Deputy Referee Woodie Walker Sue Pranke Woodie Walker David Littelfield Certain Conditions of Entry and Participation Participation 1. Eligibility: Rule IV as defined in the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Each American Collegiate Invitational player is required to sign the Handbook 2014 including but not limited to “a medically 2014 US Open Player Legal Consent Waiver and Authorization for diagnosed permanent mobility-related physical disability.” Release of Protected Health Information Form before the player is allowed to compete in the 2014 US Open. 2. Entries: Entries must be made on the Official Entry Form and submitted to the USTA Wheelchair Department in White Plains, Registration and Sign-In NY, by Monday, July 21 at 5:00 pm EDT. All players must personally register at the Player Registration Office 3. Singles: ALL singles players MUST personally sign in and of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center between 8:00 register at the Player Registration Office of the USTA Billie am – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3. There will be no early Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, September 2, or registration, and registration via telephone is not permitted. Wednesday, September 3, between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Welcome Dinner 4. Doubles: There are no Doubles-only entries. Players interested ALL players MUST attend the mandatory pre‑tournament Welcome in playing Doubles must personally sign in at the Player Dinner on Wednesday, September 3, with the exact location to be Registration Office of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis announced during registration. Center by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3. Credentials 5. Registration and Mandatory Sign-In: SIGN-IN is MANDATORY Please see pages 15 – 19 for additional information. for all players. Players must sign themselves in; other players or coaches cannot sign in for them. Sign-in via telephone is Transportation not permitted. Shuttle bus service is provided between the Grand Hyatt and the 6. Player Meeting: ALL players MUST attend the mandatory USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for American Collegiate pre‑tournament player meeting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Invitational players and their guests with a valid credential. September 3, in the President’s Conference Room unless advised otherwise. Meal Allowance Credit American Collegiate Invitational players will receive a $50 meal 7. Credentials: Please see pages 15 – 19` for additional info. allowance credit per day through the night of elimination from the 8. Extreme Weather Policy: The US Open reserves the right to tournament. Meal allowance is not exchangeable or transferable. implement an extreme weather policy. Copies of the 2014 policy This meal allowance is for each player’s personal use only, and will be available in the Referee Office or via the Players Only may not be utilized by any other individuals (including but not Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). limited to player guests), even if the purchase is for the player. Any individual found violating this policy will risk having his/her Wheelchair Competition Office (718.760.6356) credential revoked, and the player will risk losing immediate and The Wheelchair Competition Office is located in the Player Lounge in future guest credential privileges. Arthur Ashe Stadium. usopen.org usopen.org 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 123 115 124 114 125 113

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Arthur Ashe Stadium 129 109 Hotel Accommodations Each player will receive a complimentary room at the Grand Hyatt 130 108 starting Tuesday, September 2, through the night of elimination from the tournament. 131 107 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 American Collegiate Invitational Office 123 115 132 106 The American Collegiate Invitational Tournament Office is located in 124 114 the player area adjacent to Court 5. 125 113 133 105 126 112 Tournament Desk (718.760.6292) 127 111 134 135 136 101 102 103 104 All American Collegiate Invitational matches will be called from the 128 110 129 109 Chase Center Tournament Desk. 130 108 Fitness Center/Locker Rooms 131 107 132 106 American Collegiate Invitational competitors will have access to the 133 105 Locker Rooms and Fitness Center in the Chase Center. 134 135 136 101 102 103 104

Stadium capacity is approximately 23,700. Reserved

seating only.LOWER PROMENADE You A-O must have a reserved ticket to enter. UPPER PROMENADE P-Y There are two levels of Suites, one on the Club Level and one on the Mezzanine Level. The in-Stadium LOWER PROMENADE A-O restaurants, Aces and Champions Bar and Grill, are UPPER PROMENADE P-Y both located on the Club Level.

Louis Armstrong Stadium

Stadium capacity is approximately 10,000. All Courtside Box seating is reserved, and reserved Loge seating is available in sections 109 – 111 and 127 – 130. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Grandstand seats approximately 5,800. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are more than 6,500 seats in the outer courts. All seating on outer courts is on a first-come, first-served basis. usopen.org usopen.org 48 | Player Transportation Map Player Transportation Map | 49

Car transportation is provided between the USTA Billie Jean King Na- tional Tennis Center and the player’s hotel/local residence, provided the location is within the 15-mile radius shown above. usopen.org usopen.org 50 | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center | 51

Arthur Ashe Stadium Louis Armstrong Stadium Grandstand

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President’s Gate Entry u East Plaza EAST GATE Practice Courts P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Food Village Chase Center Hospitality Pavilion 4 5 6 Junior and American Collegiate Invitational Locker Rooms South Plaza 11 12 P6 7

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GROUND FLOOR

Kids‘ Court

Player Wilson First Entrance Racquet Aid Stringing Broadcast Station Studios Elevator Player Operations Anti-Doping Purser’s Office Tournament Facility Operations Director

Men’s Referee Office Locker Room Player Treatment Guest Services Women’s Locker Room President‘s Gate Command USTA Billie Jean Center King National Tennis Center Administration

USTA Interview Administration Room 3

Interview US Open Club Room 2 Presented by Interview Photographer Emirates Airline Room 1 Facilities Mojito Restaurant Media Dining West Media East Media & Bar Room Workroom Workroom Information/ Media Center

International Media Broadcast Entrance Elevator

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SECOND FLOOR

Elevator

Wheelchair Office Grand Slam U.S. Davis Cup/ Board Fed Cup Office Director ATP World Tour Office Player Services WTA Office Desk

IBM Cyber Court Player Lounge

Player Dining Room

THIRD FLOOR

Elevator Julien Farel Salon Multi-use Quiet Rooms Fitness Center

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East Gate

Hospitality Pavilion

US Open American Express Fan Experience

Chase Center Locker Rooms Food Village

Junior Office and Fitness Center

Player Entrance to Chase Center

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