US OPEN New York, NY, USA PRIZE MONEY USD TBC (Grand Slam) Main Draw: Monday 31 August – Sunday 13 September – 2020 Drafted 09 July 2020

FOR ALL PLAYER www.usopen.org/playersonly INFORMATION:

COMPETITION

TOURNAMENT USTA Billie Jean King TOURNAMENT Stacey Allaster VENUE National Tennis Center DIRECTOR Email: [email protected] Flushing Meadows–Corona Park Phone: +1 727 403 4382 Flushing, NY 11368, USA PH: +1 718 760 6200 Eric Butorac, Director of Player Relations Email: [email protected] PH: +1 507 273 6688

Soeren Friemel, Referee [email protected] PH +491736246661

DATES / SCHEDULE Main Draw: Monday 31 August – FINALS Singles Final - Sunday 13 September (2 weeks) Saturday 12 September at 4.00pm Start time: 11.00am Doubles Final - Main Draw Doubles begins Friday 11 September at 1.00pm Wednesday 02 September

ENTRY DEADLINES Main Draw Singles: Monday 03 August ADVANCE Deadline on Tuesday 18 August at (4 weeks prior) DOUBLES 12.00noon EDT (NY time) Top 200 players entered automatically ENTRIES Entries will be based on doubles rankings No Qualifying event ONLY. Entry via WTA Player Zone ONLY

DRAW SIZES MDS: 128 (8 Wild Cards) 2019 Main Draw Singles – 104 MDD: 32 (8 seeds, 4 Wild Cards) CUT OFFS Doubles – 178 (64 draw using “best of” rankings)

MAIN DRAW Thursday 27 August ELC Electronic Line Calling on all courts CEREMONY Time and Location TBC Hawkeye “Live” on all courts except Ashe and Armstrong

SURFACE Laykold / Outdoors BALL Wilson US Open Regular Duty

SECURITY AND FOR SECURITY, EVERY PLAYER AND THEIR SUPPORT TEAM MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE CREDENTIALS CREDENTIAL APPLICATION IN ADVANCE US Open Online Credential System will be available via www.usopen.org/playersonly Credentials for players, coaches, player guests etc. will be valid for two (2) days following the player’s elimination from the Tournament. Extensions may be allowed if requested by the player in person. Those Under 18 must complete a waiver form Players may receive up to three (3) guest credentials for the BJKNTC grounds. One guest can be designated to the Arthur Ashe competition areas and transportation. Additional guests will be allowed transportation when space is available. All guests must be staying at one of the two official hotels at which availability is limited. Every player is required to sign the 2020 US Open Player Legal Consent Waiver and 2020 Authorization for Release of Health Information before player is allowed to compete. The Waiver and Release are now part of the US OPEN New York, NY, USA PRIZE MONEY USD TBC (Grand Slam) Main Draw: Monday 31 August – Sunday 13 September – 2020 Drafted 09 July 2020

Online Credential System and can be completed at the same time as the credential application. Those under-18 will need to submit a hard copy of each and require the signature of a parent or guardian. The Waiver and Release are both available via the US Open Players Only web page at www.USOpen.org/playersonly.

OTHER Tournament site will NOT be accessible COVID-19 All players and guests will be tested upon INFORMATION before Sunday 16 August. TESTING arrival to the player hotel. Players and guests No exceptions due to the work in must remain in their hotel rooms until progress at the USTA BJK NTC. receiving confirmation of a negative test result. After one negative test, players and guests will have access to the BJKNTC. A second test will be administered 48 hours after arrival. Regular testing will occur during the week subject to the USO Medical doctors & local public health guidelines. Daily temperature check and symptom questionnaire must be completed before entering the site. Masks must be worn on-site at ALL times, unless practicing, competing on- court, or during fitness training sessions. Social distancing protocols to be applicable in common areas on-site. All testing protocols subject to change based on the guidelines from USO Medical team and local public health guideline.

CONTACTS

WTA STAFF WTA Point Person: Tony Cho WTA OFFICE Phone: +1 718 760 6372 Player Relations: Neil Robinson, Tony’s Email: [email protected] Michaela Oldani Tony’s Mobile: +1 727 254 2120 PHCPs: Lauren Quinn, Lindsay Ayala, (from Saturday 15 August) Lisa Pataky, Martina Kehoe, Jill Stutts, Joani Essenmacher, Paige Kensrue, Referee Office Reshma Rathod PH: +1 718 760 6234 Massage Therapists: Sourced by US Open Communications: Estelle LaPorte, Chase Altieri, Teyva Sammet

PRACTICE Phone: +1 718 675 3875 TRANSPORT Players are highly recommended to fly into Open Sunday 16 August at 7.00am JFK. Airport transportation will be provided, Reservations can be made via phone booking information TBC. beginning on Saturday 15 August from 3.00-7.00pm Phone: +1 718 683 5699 Shuttle Bus Service beginning Sunday 16 August at 6.30am designated player hotels and the USTA BJK NTC. Reservations are required for shuttle bus First shuttle each day departing 6.30am a detailed schedule will be provided.

US OPEN New York, NY, USA PRIZE MONEY USD TBC (Grand Slam) Main Draw: Monday 31 August – Sunday 13 September – 2020 Drafted 09 July 2020

HOSPITALITY

HOTEL BOOKINGS All Hotel reservations will be handled PER DIEMS There will be no per diem payment as such by the USTA. Detailed information on Players will be permitted to book a maximum accommodation arrangements to of two (2) rooms from Saturday 15 August. follow. 1 room will be paid for by the USTA and the Any questions please contact 2nd room will be the responsibility of the [email protected] player. All incidentals for both rooms will be the responsibility of the player.

OFFICIAL HOTEL Long Island Marriott HOTEL RATES Rate: $179 plus applicable tax 101 James Doolittle Boulevard Rate is for all room types and includes Uniondale, NY 11553 internet

HOTEL #2 The Garden City Hotel HOTEL RATES Rate: $209 plus applicable tax 45 Seventh Street Rate is for all room types and includes Garden City, NY 11530 internet *Secondary hotel only will be used when capacity is reached at the official hotel.

PRIZE MONEY 30% tax withheld from non-residents. VISAS Proper travel documents (VISA or ESTA) is US Open Prize Money will be paid required. Invitation letters to assist with through the WTA. embassy appointments are available by The WTA will wire Prize Money directly request, contact Christine Stromberg at to players’ bank accounts or mail a [email protected] cheque.

EVENTS

VIRTUAL MEDIA Friday 28 August PROPOSED ESPN and 200 countries worldwide DAY TELEVISON SCHEDULE

NOTE: The information in this Fact Sheet is provided to WTA by the Tournament Director at time of release. The WTA is not responsible for any changes thereafter, however, it will make reasonable efforts to update and/or amend (as applicable) the information where possible and notify players in connection with any such changes