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US OPEN AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13 2 015 II | Contents | 1 On behalf of the Association, welcome to the 2015 US Open. We are thrilled to have you here with us in and we’re committed to General Information...... 2 – 7 making your US Open experience the highlight of your year. To that end, we’re pleased to share with you some of the changes and enhancements we’ve made to help you enjoy your time here with us. Tournament Telephone Numbers...... 8 – 9

Total player compensation for the 2015 US Open has been increased to a General Player Information...... 10 – 39 record $42.3 million, with the men’s and women’s singles Champions each receiving a record $3.3 million. Each round of the singles competition will see Qualifying Player Information...... 40 double-digit percentage increases over last year’s record payouts. The US Open Qualifying tournament now offers more than $1.7 million in prize money—a Junior Player Information...... 41 – 43 12 percent increase over last year and the highest in the history of the event. And once again this year, the top three men and top three women finishers in Wheelchair Player Information...... 44 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 American Collegiate Invitational Player Information...... 45 – 46 $1 million bonus should they also capture the US Open Singles title.

The US Open returns to a 14-day event in 2015, which will impact all Stadium Seating Charts...... 47 five main draw events. The women’s singles semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, September 10, the men’s singles semifinals and mixed doubles Player Transportation Map...... 48 – 49 final for Friday, September 11, the men’s doubles and women’s singles finals for Saturday, September 12, and the women’s doubles and men’s singles USTA Billie Jean King National finals for Sunday, September 13. Tennis Center Grounds Map...... 50 – 51 As you walk around the site this year, you’ll see that the second phase of the Stadium Maps...... 52 – 55 transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is well underway, with the roof superstructure on in place and construction already begun on the new Grandstand. Next year, the roof on Ashe Chase Center Map...... 56 – 57 will be fully functional, but this year, you’ll see four new video boards in Ashe, along with state of the art LED lighting and a new sound system. In addition, the seating area in Player Dining has been reconfigured and expanded to better accommodate players and their guests. It’s important to remember that all important tournament information can be found on the US Open Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Here, you’ll find the Official Order of Play, fact sheets, acceptance lists, alternate practice court options, transportation details, discount offers and links to the US Open online credential system and request forms. Once the tournament begins, 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 Library for select 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 US Open matches. Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. 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 2015 US Open. Play well—and enjoy your time here in New York.

Katrina M. Adams David Brewer USTA Chairman, US Open CEO and President Tournament Director

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2015 US Open Tournament Management Two tie-break sets, no-ad scoring, with match tie-break (10 point) in lieu of a third set Tournament Director Mixed Doubles David Brewer Junior Boys’ Championship Doubles Tournament Manager Junior Girls’ Championship Doubles F. Skip Gilbert Champions Invitational Referee Two tie-break sets, advantage scoring, with match tie-break Brian Earley (10 point) in lieu of a third set Chief of Umpires Wheelchair Competition Men’s Doubles Bruce Littrell Wheelchair Competition Women’s Doubles Wheelchair Competition Quad Doubles Corporate Communications, Managing Director Surface Chris Widmaier The 2015 US Open is played on hard courts (DecoTurf II).

Rules and Regulations Balls The Rules of Tennis and the Rules, Regulations and Code of the Grand The Wilson US Open ball is the official ball of the US Open. Both Extra Slam Board govern Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Duty and Regular Duty balls are used. Ball changes will occur after the Doubles as well as American Collegiate Invitational play. The Junior first seven games and then every nine games thereafter. Six balls will events are governed by the Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct be in play at all times except for the Junior qualifying event where four adopted and published by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and balls will be in play at all times. require a separate entry form. The US Open Champions Invitational Extra Duty is used in: competition is governed by the Rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Men’s Competitions Regulations, and participation is by invitation only. All Wheelchair events Junior Boys’ Competitions will be governed by the Rules of Tennis and the Rules, Regulations Men’s Wheelchair Competitions and Code of the Board and require a separate entry form. American Collegiate Invitational Men’s Singles In the event the Rules of Tennis and the Rules, Regulations and Code of the Grand Slam Board do not cover a specific area related to the Regular Duty is used in: US Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition (e.g., mechanical, heat rule, Women’s Competitions entry), the Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct adopted and Mixed Doubles published in the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Regulations will be used. Junior Girls’ Competitions Women’s and Quad Wheelchair Competitions Match Play Champions Invitational Best of five tie-break sets American Collegiate Invitational Women’s Singles Men’s Championship Singles Best of three tie-break sets Women’s Championship Singles and Doubles Men’s Championship Doubles Men’s Qualifying Singles Women’s Qualifying Singles Junior Boys’ Championship Singles Junior Girls’ Championship Singles Junior Boys’ Qualifying Singles Junior Girls’ Qualifying Singles Wheelchair Competition Men’s Singles Wheelchair Competition Women’s Singles Wheelchair Competition Quad Singles American Collegiate Invitational Men’s Singles American Collegiate Invitational Women’s Singles

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CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND (3) 2015 US Open Player Guest Credentials and player tickets, IMPORTANT RULES AND OBLIGATIONS if available, may only be used for legitimate player guests APPLYING TO PLAYERS (no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive Anti-Doping any direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will (1) All players may be required to undergo anti-doping testing imposed hold each player responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of upon the 2015 US Open by authorities outside its control and/or the his/her 2015 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 ticket privileges immediately and in the future; and (2) All players authorize any entity responsible for such anti-doping testing to notify the USTA should it be determined that they have (4) The USTA will hold each player responsible for the behavior of violated the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable anyone receiving a 2015 US Open Credential or player tickets at anti-doping regulations; his/her request. (3) Players may be required to forfeit all 2015 US Open prize Emirates Airline US Open Series money and all 2015 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize All players acknowledge and accept that the USTA reserves the right money, if any, that they earn should it be determined that they have to withhold any Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize money violated the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable payment from any player who does not make himself/herself available anti-doping regulations; and for the Emirates Airline US Open Series advertising campaign and/ or other reasonable Emirates Airline US Open Series promotional (4) Should a player be required to forfeit such earnings, such player activities as requested by the USTA. will be required to return all 2015 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize money, if any, to the USTA (with all 2015 US Open Prohibition Against Gambling/Wagering prize money to be returned as required by the Tennis Anti-Doping The USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and Program and/or any other applicable anti-doping regulations). the communication of sensitive information that may affect the outcome of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any Cancellation and/or Extension, Prize Money and all reported violations. (1) The US Open is subject to extension and/or cancellation (in whole or in part) due to force majeure or other events as determined by the (1) Individuals are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through USTA in its sole discretion; and others, from wagering anything of value in connection with the 2015 US Open; (2) The USTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce and/ or reallocate prize money in the event the US Open is cancelled in (2) Individuals are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through whole or in part, for whatever reason. others, from offering or receiving anything of value to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the Credential/Ticket Responsibilities 2015 US Open; (1) Each coach (to the extent he/she receives a 2015 US Open Coach 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 (4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player to respective player’s matches; the sanctions as provided in the 2015 Official Grand Slam Rule (2) All players are strictly prohibited from requesting a 2015 US Open Book and the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Credential for any person(s) other than their coach, trainer, immediate Prohibition on Pictures/Recordings family members and bona fide guests whose attendance is directly Individuals are strictly prohibited from taking motion pictures, still related to the player’s participation in the 2015 US Open; 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 2015 US Open Legal Consent Waiver.

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Rules, Attire All players must abide by all applicable rules, regulations and codes of the USTA, Grand Slam Board, ITF, ATP World Tour or WTA, and the 2015 US Open including but not limited to the following: (1) Every player must be dressed in a professional manner for all matches. Clean and customary tennis attire must be worn. The Referee will have the authority to order the player to change his/her attire immediately if, in his/her opinion, it is not acceptable. Failure of a player to comply with such order may result in immediate default, and the player will be fined according to the Grand Slam Code of Conduct; and (2) At all times while on-site at the 2015 US Open (both on-court and off-court including press conferences), no commercial identification shall be displayed by player other than as specifically permitted by the 2015 Official Grand Slam Rule Book.

US Open Entry Limitation, Tournament Partners, Grant of Rights (1) All players will not compete in any other tennis tournament or (3) To participate, if requested, in Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, tennis exhibition staged during the 2015 US Open August 29, 2015, or another reasonable promotional activity (not (August 31 – September 13); to exceed 60 minutes) related to the 2015 US Open; and (2) All players will be respectful of US Open sponsors, television (4) To participate, if requested, in the 2016 US Open Draw partners, business partners, and all attendees; and Ceremony should he/she win the 2015 US Open. (3) All players grant to the USTA, US Open Tennis Championships Additional Obligations, Disclaimer and their assignees the right to use or authorize the use of their (1) The Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions at the 2015 name, voice, likeness, signature and biographical material without US Open are expected to participate in additional promotional additional compensation for the purpose of publicizing, promoting activities organized by the USTA (to include media interviews and advertising the USTA and its affiliates including but not and personal appearances) in and around on limited to the Emirates Airline US Open Series and the US Open Sunday, September 13, and/or Monday, September 14, 2015. Tennis Championships, and for the televising, broadcasting and Participation in any of the promotional activities outlined herein filming of the same; and hereby grant and assign to the USTA shall not be identified as or represented to be an endorsement and its assignees in perpetuity throughout the world the right by any player of any product, service or company; to make, use, show and reproduce in any way now known or (2) Entry by a player’s agent or through the ATP World Tour or WTA hereafter devised, for commercial and non-commercial purposes in no way diminishes the application of the above rules, terms and without additional compensation, still pictures, motion pictures, conditions to each individual player; sound recordings, posters, live, taped or filmed television taken during the 2015 US Open; provided, however, the use of their (3) Players will not be allowed to collect their 2015 US Open identification (e.g., name, photograph, likeness, biography, credentials or participate in any competition at the 2015 US Open voice, etc.) shall not be identified as or represented to be an until they have duly signed the appropriate 2015 US Open Legal endorsement by player of any product, service or company. Consent Waiver; and (4) All players acknowledge that the player guest boxes in Arthur USTA Mission Ashe Stadium may be equipped with microphones and will advise To assist the USTA in its mission to promote and develop the growth his/her guests accordingly. of tennis, all players agree: The USTA, USTA National Tennis Center, the City of New York, (1) To cooperate with the media in reasonable pre-match interviews, ITF, WTA, ATP World Tour, Grand Slam Board, and their officers, post-match interviews, press conferences (including, if requested, directors, employees and representatives, shall not be responsible US Open Media Day on Saturday, August 29, 2015), interviews or liable in any way for any loss, death, injury or damage suffered or on-court and finals ceremonies; incurred by any person in connection with any aspect of the 2015 (2) To participate, if requested, in the 2015 Emirates Airline US Open US Open, including but not limited to any action and/or decision Series champions ceremony and/or presentation (if applicable); taken regarding the conduct of any matches.

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Administration On-Site Services American Collegiate Invitational, Tournament Director Chase Center Tournament Desk...... Tel: 718.760.6292 Bill Mountford...... Tel: 917.975.5557 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 Bruce Littrell...... 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 corner of the grounds. Please visit the “US Open Transformation” section Schedule Changes of the US Open Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) for The US Open will return to a 14-day event in 2015 which will impact all additional details. five main draw events. Following please find an updated schedule for the ESPN final four days of the tournament: 2015 will mark the first year of an 11-year agreement with ESPN to • Thursday, September 10 — Women’s Singles Semifinals serve as the US Open’s exclusive domestic broadcast partner, and will at 7:00 pm. offer fans unprecedented tennis coverage across its family of networks. ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to air more than 130 hours of live match • Friday, September 11 — Mixed Doubles Final at 12:00 pm, play with more than 1,100 hours of first-to-last ball coverage available on followed by the Men’s Singles Semifinals starting at 3:00 pm. ESPN3, ESPN’s live multi-screen sports network, and will feature play • Saturday, September 12 — Men’s Doubles Final at 12:00 pm, from 11 courts. followed by the Women’s Singles Final at 3:00 pm. Players Only Web Page • Sunday, September 13 — Women’s Doubles Final at 12:00 pm, The Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) includes important followed by the Men’s Singles Final at 4:00 pm. player related information such as the Player Handbook, fact sheets, entry Increased Prize Money lists, alternate practice court options, transportation details, important In keeping with its commitment to increase total player compensation dates/deadlines and discount offers as well as links to the US Open to $50 million by 2017, the 2015 US Open will increase its prize money Online Credential System and Letter of Invitation and Wild Card Request by $4 million bringing its total purse to a record $42.3 million which Forms. In addition, the password protected area of the site will include is a 10.5% increase over the 2014 US Open. The round-by-round the official order of play, practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5, the prize money breakdown is available via the Players Only web page Match Information Display system and Match Analysis Library for select (usopen.org/playersonly). 2012 – 2014 US Open matches (select 2015 matches will be added as they are completed). Players will receive their Players Only username and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Transformation PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. The second phase of the US Open Strategic Transformation, the five-year plan to renovate and update the USTA Billie Jean King National Player Merchandise Discount Tennis Center, is well underway. The project, which began in 2014 and is As a reminder, all players receive a 30% discount off all US Open slated for completion in 2018, will reinforce the US Open’s reputation for Collection merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between marrying history with innovation, all while enhancing the standing of the Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 25, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as one of the finest tennis through the end of the tournament, as well as the US Open Collection facilities in the world. For the 2015 US Open, players will see that the Store located below the Heineken Red Star Café starting Monday, frame of the roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium has been installed, with the August 31, also through the end of the tournament. In addition, players will full roof on course to be completed and operational for 2016. In addition, have exclusive access to the US Open Collection Store located beneath Arthur Ashe Stadium will also feature four new videoboards as well the Heineken Red Star Café for 30 minutes prior to the general public as LED court lighting and a new sound system, and construction has Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 11 (please see page 26 started on the new Grandstand stadium, to be located on the southwest for additional details). usopen.org usopen.org 12 | General Player information General Player information | 13

Player Dining Seating Area Changes Coach Interviews The seating area in player dining is being reconfigured to offer players Please be advised that anyone with a Coach Credential must make and their guests a more inclusive, communal dining experience. himself/herself available for television interviews immediately prior to, during and immediately following his/her player’s matches on any of Expanded Services at Julien Farel US Open Salon & Spa the televised courts (Arthur Ashe Stadium, , Julien Farel has expanded their complimentary on-site service menu to Grandstand and Courts 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 17). include 20 minute mini-facials, gel manicures and a braid bar in addition to their existing hair, nail and makeup services. Not all services will be US Open National Playoffs Expanded available each day, so please check the salon front desk for the latest The US Open National Playoffs have been expanded to include men’s schedule. In addition, players can now request appointments via email and women’s doubles, with the winners of each event receiving a wild (please see page 21 for additional details). card into the respective 2015 US Open competition. The winners of the men’s and women’s singles events will continue to receive wild cards Official Order of Play/Notification System into the 2015 US Open Qualifying Tournament, while winners of the The official order of play will ONLY be available via the Players Only mixed doubles event will receive a wild card into the 2015 US Open web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players mixed doubles competition. The US Open mixed doubles competition Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player will consist of 24 direct acceptances and eight wild cards, and the Registration. In addition, the US Open is pleased to offer all players the men’s and women’s doubles competitions will consist of 57 direct opportunity to subscribe to a text or email based system that will notify acceptances and seven wild cards. subscribers when the Official Order of Play has been released, as well as when there have been changes or updates to the Official Order of American Collegiate Invitational Play. Players (or their designees) can subscribe in advance via a web- The American Collegiate Tennis Invitational will once again take based form or upon arrival at Player Registration (please see “Official place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Thursday, Order of Play/Notification System” on page 25 for additional details). September 10, through Saturday, September 12. Top American collegiate players—eight men and eight women—will compete in the event, which Match Analysis/Match Analysis Library showcases college tennis on America’s grandest tennis stage. The US Open will continue to supply a complimentary player match USB flash drive for all televised main draw singles and doubles US Open Online Credential System matches played on the seven full broadcast courts (Arthur Ashe Everyone requesting a credential for the 2015 US Open (including all Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 5, 11, 13 players, guests, coaches, etc.) is required to apply via the US Open and 17). Starting in 2015, the US Open will also provide a USB flash Online Credential System. Paper applications are no longer available drive for all televised singles and doubles matches played on the four or accepted. Those under 18 years of age also need to submit a SMART courts (Courts 4, 6, 7 and 10). secondary form. The Online Credential System is available via the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players also have access to the Match Analysis Library which is located within the password-protected area of the US Open Players Only web Microphones in Player Boxes page (usopen.org/playersonly). The Library allows players to view all For the sixth consecutive year, there will be microphones in the player televised main draw singles matches since 2012, all televised main boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium as an enhancement for our domestic draw doubles matches since 2013 and televised main draw singles television viewers. All replays will be shown on a delayed basis, and our and doubles matches from 2015 will be added as they are completed. television partners are not allowed to broadcast anything that would Matches are sorted by year and then by date, and players can watch an embarrass the player or his/her guests. entire match or navigate to a specific game, point or category of points (such as aces, break points, etc.) for any match in the library, not just their own (please see “Match Analysis/Match Analysis Library” on page 23 for additional details). Online Transportation Form Main draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational participants as well as past US Open singles champions will be able to request transportation from the airport in New York by using an online form available via the US Open Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) as of Monday, August 24. Please note airport service is available from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports only, and at least 24 hours prior notice is required (please see “Transportation” on page 35 for additional details).

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Anti-Doping Command Center (718.760.6264) All participants competing in the 2015 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 22, through bodies of tennis and/or authorities outside the control of the Sunday, September 13. The Command Center’s function is to handle US Open. 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 King National Tennis Center during the tournament. (AAKD) AAKD is a tennis and entertainment extravaganza staged by the USTA Credentials (718.760.6350) and the US Open. The event is a publicity vehicle to help the USTA Working in cooperation with federal, state and local government achieve its mission to “promote and develop the growth of tennis.” agencies, the US Open is taking every reasonable step to ensure the safety of everyone who enters the USTA Billie Jean King In conjunction with a player’s entry into the US Open, he/she is National Tennis Center. Part of this effort includes requiring each required, upon request by the USTA, to assist in some of the activities person requesting a credential (including all players, player guests, during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, which will be held Saturday, August 29, coaches, media, officials, staff, board members, tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. guests, broadcast personnel, vendors, past champions, agents, Banking sponsors and others) to submit a Credential Application Form The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has 12 Chase in advance of the tournament. This form allows the appropriate automated teller machines (ATMs) on-site. Additional banking authorities to conduct security background checks on each services are provided by the Purser’s Office (see "Purser’s Office" 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 2015 US Open. 2015 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 2015 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 usopen.org usopen.org 16 | General Player information General Player information | 17

at their request. Credentials are issued for the sole use of the If a player wishes to name a guest on-site (provided that guest’s individual identified on the credential and may not be transferred, attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open), exchanged or provided to any other person for any reason. a Credential Application Form and a general release form must be completed and submitted to the Player Registration Office. The guest will Everyone receiving a credential (including players, player guests, be given a grounds pass until the credential is approved (due to security coaches, trainers/physios) are prohibited from requesting player background checks, potential wait time is up to two business days). autographs at any time during the 2015 US Open. As a courtesy to all players and for security reasons, unauthorized Players can collect their credentials from the Player Registration Office individuals are not allowed in the Locker Rooms. In order to located just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A. ensure this secure environment, anyone who has access to the Coaches and guests will need to present a valid government-issued Locker Rooms will be required to show his/her credential to the photo ID to collect their credentials. Players must specifically designate security guard in order to gain entry into the Locker Rooms. Thank their guest(s) and coach(es) to Player Registration, but do not need to you in advance for your cooperation with this policy. accompany them to collect their credentials. However, player guest/ coach/trainer credentials cannot be collected until the player has picked Main Draw and Wheelchair Competition Players up his/her credential. Players are required to sign the appropriate 2015 Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National US Open Player Legal Consent Waiver and Authorization for Release Tennis Center, all player facilities, the US Open Club and tournament of Protected Health Information Form before their credentials will be shuttle bus* and car transportation, subject to all regulations and released by Player Registration. procedures. Please note: Credentials must be worn on the grounds at all times except when competing or practicing. The credential is for the The issuance of credentials is subject to the prior approval of the player’s personal use only, is subject to all credential terms and conditions USTA, and such credentials can be withheld or revoked at any issued by the US Open and/or its representatives and is not transferable. time for any reason at the sole discretion of the USTA and/or its representatives. Credentials will automatically expire for players, their guest(s), coach and trainer/physio two (2) days following the player’s elimination from Everyone must wear his/her credential on the grounds at all times the tournament. Extensions can be granted on a case-by-case basis if (except when competing or practicing) displayed appropriately the player makes the request in person. and prominently, and abide by all credential terms and conditions issued by the US Open and/or its representatives. Credentials are Coaches and Guests not transferable, and their appropriate use will be strictly enforced. Main draw players may receive three (3) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service. One (1) of these three (3) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker Rooms” for more information), and one (1) credential may be assigned to a private trainer/physio with access to the Fitness Center (please note that all private coaches and trainers/physios must be recognized by the ATP World Tour or WTA). Seeded main draw singles and doubles players may receive one (1) additional guest credential. Qualifying players may receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service during the qualifying event. One (1) of these two (2) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker Rooms” for more information). Wheelchair Competition participants may receive three (3) guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service. One (1) of these three (3) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see "Locker Rooms" for more information).

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All coaches and guests are required to wear their credentials properly Players must nominate his/her guest(s) at the time of registration. All around their neck while in Arthur Ashe Stadium. guests must complete the online Credential Application Form available via the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) prior to arriving Coaches/trainers/physios who have access to the Locker Room in New York. Only the player guest(s) nominated (and approved) will will be required to display their credential to the security guard in be eligible to receive a player guest credential. Guest credentials are order to gain entry into the Locker Room. limited solely to those guests whose attendance is directly related to the Players Transitioning from the US Open to the US Open Juniors player’s participation in the US Open Junior Championships. Additional Credentials for the US Open Junior Championships will not be available guest credentials will not be issued. Grounds passes will be distributed until Thursday, September 3, for qualifying players or Saturday, directly to players beginning Saturday, September 5 via the Player September 5, for main draw players. However, junior players who Registration Office; it is the player’s responsibility to distribute these participated in the professional qualifying and/or professional main draw to his/her guest(s). Please note: Player guest credentials may not be can request to receive their US Open junior credential in advance of these transferred or exchanged. dates. Please note: All juniors who compete in professional qualifying Credentials will automatically expire for junior main draw players, their and/or professional main draw are subject to all policies and procedures guest(s) and/or coach one (1) day following the player’s complete regarding credential activation/de-activation related to those events. elimination from the tournament. Credentials for guests of junior Requests for the early release of a US Open junior credential may only be qualifying players will expire Saturday, September 5. granted by the US Open Junior Championships Tournament Director on a All coaches and guests are required to wear their credentials properly case-by-case basis if the player makes the request in person. around their neck while in Arthur Ashe Stadium. If the early release of a US Open junior credential is granted, the player Champions Invitational Players must surrender his/her professional credential to the Player Registration Champions Invitational participants may receive two (2) guest credentials Office in order to receive the junior credential. The same policy applies (all subject to application approval and provided that guest’s attendance to the guest(s) and/or coach of the player who must also surrender their is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow credentials to the Player Registration Office before the junior credentials access to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service. can be issued. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Champions Invitational participants who are also members of the It is important to note that once a junior credential has been issued, US Open Final 8 Club may receive one (1) additional guest credential. whether for a player, guest or coach, that credential’s access rights/ restrictions become effective immediately. Please note: Champions Invitational participants may not credential a coach. US Open Junior Players Credentials for qualifying junior players will not be available until Thursday, American Collegiate Invitational Players September 3, while credentials for main draw junior players and official American Collegiate Invitational participants may receive two (2) federation coaches will not be available until Saturday, September 5. guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the Tennis Center and are to be worn on the grounds at all times except US Open) that allow access to the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King when competing or practicing. The credential is for the player’s personal National Tennis Center and tournament shuttle bus service. use only, is subject to all credential terms and conditions issued by the Credentials will automatically expire for American Collegiate Invitational US Open and/or its representatives and is not transferable. players and their guest(s) one (1) day following the player’s elimination Credentials will automatically expire for junior players, their guest(s) and from the tournament. coach one (1) day following the player’s complete elimination from the tournament. Electronic Line Calling Electronic Line Calling will be used as an officiating aid in Arthur Ashe US Open Junior Coaches and Guests Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 5 and All main draw US Open junior competitors and official federation coaches 17. Players will receive three (3) incorrect challenges per set, and will (only one official coach per federation) will be issued a credential. receive one (1) additional challenge if the set goes to a tie-break. The Each main draw and qualifying US Open junior player may receive two (2) 2015 Electronic Review Procedures will be available via the Players player guest credentials (all subject to application approval and provided Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) or in the Referee Office. that guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open). Main draw players may assign one (1) of their credentials as a Extreme Weather Policy private coach. Main draw players also receive one (1) grounds pass (which The US Open reserves the right to implement an extreme weather policy. can be collected daily at the Player Registration Office). Copies of the 2015 policy will be available in the Referee Office or via the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly).

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Fitness Center tournaments on sustainability issues for the purpose of making the Located on the third floor of the Arthur Ashe Stadium player facilities, the four major tournaments models for social responsibility throughout Fitness Center contains a PowerPlate machine, state-of-the-art cardio, the world; and donating at least 15 tons of food from the 2015 strength and conditioning equipment and free weights. US Open to the local community.

Hours: Hotels Saturday, August 22 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm The official hotels are listed as follows. Rates and details are per Sunday, August 30 arrangements by the respective associations. Monday, August 31 – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm USTA Sunday, September 13 Grand Hyatt Tel: 212.883.1234 109 East 42nd Street Fax: 212.697.3772 Multi-use quiet rooms are available and can be reserved through the New York, NY 10017 head trainer in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms, respectively. Please note: Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players will have ATP World Tour access to the Chase Center Fitness Center, but not the Arthur Ashe The Waldorf-Astoria Tel: 212.355.3000 Stadium Fitness Center. 301 Park Avenue Fax: 212.872.7272 New York, NY 10022 Gambling The USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and the WTA communication of sensitive information that may affect the outcome of JW Marriott Essex House New York Tel: 212.247.0300 any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any and all reported 160 Central Park South Fax: 212.484.5109 violations. New York, NY 10019 (1) Players are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, Internet from wagering anything of value in connection with the 2015 The IBM Cyber Court is located in the Player Lounge and provides US Open; players with complimentary Internet access. (2) Players are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, Hours: from offering or receiving anything of value to or from any person Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the 2015 US Open; Sunday, August 23 (3) Individuals are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in the Monday, August 24 – 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program; and Sunday, September 13 (4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player to the sanctions as provided in the 2015 Official Grand Slam Rule Book The Player Lounge will continue to have access to a wireless and the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. network enabling those with laptops equipped with a wireless network card to connect to the Internet. A technician will be available Grand Slam Board Director (718.760.6238) in the Player Lounge to assist with a one-time registration required to Bill Babcock’s office is located in the Player Lounge. access the wireless network.

Grand Slam Supervisors (718.593.8242) Please be advised that Web filtering technology will be utilized on- Andi Egli Lars Graff Kerrilyn Cramer site at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to restrict Stefan Fransson Donna Kelso Pam Whytcross access to Internet gambling sites via the USTA network. Soeren Friemel Wayne McKewen Interview Rooms Green Initiatives Three interview rooms are located in the Media area of Arthur Ashe Thank you for your help in making the 2014 US Open the most Stadium with an additional three areas for one-on-one interviews environmentally friendly ever! You helped us divert more than 70% of located in the West Media Workroom. A US Open representative will US Open waste from landfills through your recycling and composting escort players to the appropriate interview room. Post-match press efforts. We hope to make even more progress this year with some of conferences are mandatory. our new initiatives for 2015. This includes offsetting not only the onsite Julien Farel Salon & Spa (718.760.6200 x3021) fuel used to run the event, but also the carbon generated from player Complimentary hair, nail and makeup services are available for all and employee travel to play and work the 2015 US Open; continuing players courtesy of Julien Farel Salon. to find opportunities to collaborate with the other three Grand Slam

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The salon is also pleased to offer three new services at the 2015 US Chase Center Locker Rooms accommodate all junior and American Collegiate Open—20 minute mini-facials (for players only), gel manicures and a braid Invitational competitors, all coaches of female players, female coaches of male bar. Not all services will be available each day, so please check the salon players and coaches of Junior competitors. As a courtesy to all players and front desk for the latest schedule. for security reasons, unauthorized individuals are not allowed in the Locker Rooms. In order to ensure this secure environment, anyone For your convenience, players can now submit appointment requests via who has access to the Locker Rooms will be required to show his/her email for same day and next day appointments. Simply send a message credential to the security guard in order to gain entry into the Locker including the requested date, time and type of service (haircut, manicure, Rooms. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this policy. etc.) to [email protected]. Appointments will be confirmed based on availability, and players will receive a return email from Julien Farel within Lockers will be assigned by the Locker Room attendant. All 24 hours. Please note this email address is for player use only. Any other valuables should be checked with the attendant. The US Open individuals wishing to schedule an appointment should call or visit the salon is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. for the latest availability. Please note: Members of the media do not have access to the The salon is located on the third floor of the Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent Locker Rooms. to the Fitness Center. The taking of photographs or video footage of any kind is prohibited in Hours: all Locker Rooms. This prohibition applies to the use of all equipment Saturday, August 29 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm having the capability of capturing such photos or footage, including Sunday, September 13 but not limited to mobile phones. 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 be open directly to the respective player hotels. The USTA Billie Jean King Monday, August 31, through Saturday, September 12, from 10:30 am to National Tennis Center will not accept player mail or packages. 7:00 pm and Sunday, September 13, from 10:30 am until the conclusion Players can drop outgoing mail at the Players Services Desk of the matches to accommodate the children of Main Draw, Wheelchair (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office). Competition and Champions Invitational players. Kids’ Court is able to accommodate a maximum of 15 children at a time, ages six months to five Match Analysis/Match Analysis Library years, on a first-come, first-served basis. The US Open will continue to supply a complimentary player match Laundry Services USB flash drive for all televised main draw singles and doubles matches played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, The US Open provides complimentary laundry service for players only Grandstand and Courts 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 17. Singles matches from Tuesday, August 25, through Sunday, September 13. All player will include video as well as match analysis statistics, while doubles laundry should be dropped off in the Locker Room by 7:00 am and can matches and matches from Courts 4, 6, 7 and 10 will be video be picked up after 5:00 pm. The US Open is not responsible for lost, only. Flash drives will be available at the Player Services Desk stolen or damaged items. approximately two hours after the completion of the match. Locker Rooms Players also have access to the Match Analysis Library which is located Men’s Locker Rooms within the password-protected area of the US Open Players Only web Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3034 page (usopen.org/playersonly). The Library allows players to view all Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220 televised main draw singles matches since 2012, all televised main Women’s Locker Rooms draw doubles matches since 2013 and televised main draw singles Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047 and doubles matches from 2015 will be added as they are completed. Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319 Matches are sorted by year and then by date, and players can watch an entire match or navigate to a specific game, point or category of The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features Locker Rooms in points (such as aces, break points, etc.) for any match in the library, not Arthur Ashe Stadium as well as the Chase Center located by the East Gate. just their own. As with any video, a high-speed Internet connection is Access to the Men’s Locker Room is restricted to credentialed qualifying, main recommended for uninterrupted viewing. draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational male players and their credentialed coaches (Champions Invitational participants may not credential Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon a coach), and others as deemed appropriate by the US Open. Access to the collection of their credentials from Player Registration. Women’s Locker Room is restricted to credentialed qualifying, main draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational female players only, and Match Information Displays others as deemed appropriate by the US Open; no coaches, private trainers/ Match Information Displays are located in several player areas including physios or family members are allowed in the Women’s Locker Room. The the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms, Chase Center Locker Rooms, Player Lounge and Player Dining Room. The displays provide the daily usopen.org usopen.org 24 | General Player information General Player information | 25

Official Order of Play and track the activities on each court including As part of the US Open’s medical care for players, a board-certified when players are called for a match, current as well as completed dermatologist will be providing free skin cancer screenings in the Player scores and matches that could potentially change courts. Any changes Treatment Area on Tuesday, September 1, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the displays as well as in Given the amount of time professional tennis players spend in the sun, the “crawl” along the bottom of the screen. The displays are an official the US Open hopes all players will take advantage of this important source of information, especially in the event of inclement weather, and medical service. players are encouraged to reference them frequently. The First Aid Station in Arthur Ashe Stadium (see map on pages Players can also access the Match Information Display system within 52 – 53) is staffed by a nurse, doctor and paramedics, and is available the password protected area of the US Open Players Only web page to provide medical care to all non‑players including family members, (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username coaches and guests. and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. National Federations Match Preparation The US Open will accommodate Captains of current Davis Cup and Fed It is the player’s responsibility to be ready when his/her match is called, Cup World Group and World Team Cup national teams, as designated and all players should be on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National by their national federation and confirmed by the ITF, with a credential Tennis Center when the match preceding his/hers begins. When paged providing access to shuttle bus transportation, the USTA Billie Jean (approximately 30 minutes before the anticipated match starting time), King National Tennis Center grounds and Player Lounge. All credential players should report immediately to the Player Operations Desk (located processes/restrictions apply (see “Credentials” for more information). inside the Player Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium) to meet their Player Escort and obtain their court assignment. Players will not be sent to the Official Order of Play/Notification System court until it is deemed ready for play. Players should go to their assigned The Official Order of Play will be available via the password protected court together and must be accompanied by a Player Escort. area of the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of All junior and American Collegiate Invitational matches will be called from their credentials from Player Registration. the Chase Center Tournament Desk. In addition, all players are welcome to subscribe to a text or email based Medical Services (718.760.6325) notification system that will notify subscribers when the Official Order The Director, US Open Player Medical Services, is Dr. Deena Casiero, of Play has been released, as well as when there have been changes Attending Physician, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of or updates to the Official Order of Play. Players (or their designees) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in can subscribe in advance via a web-based form available by August 17, Lake Success, NY. In addition to Dr. Casiero, an orthopedic surgeon in the “General Information for All Players” section of the Players and a primary care physician are available on-site during play. Further, a Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) or upon arrival at Player team of medical consultants spanning all specialties, including imaging Registration. Players (or their designees) will be automatically removed studies, are “on call” at the direction of Dr. Casiero. following the player’s complete elimination from the tournament, or can unsubscribe from the service at any time. Medical care is available to players in the Player Treatment Area, which is located within the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms. When necessary, The US Open is excited to offer this new feature, and hopes that all medical care can be provided in other designated treatment areas. However, players will take advantage of this service. only credentialed members of the US Open Player Medical Services staff are authorized to treat players in the Player Treatment Area and other Parking designated treatment areas. Players with private trainers/physios may utilize Seeded Singles players have access to Lot A, and seeded Doubles one of the multi-use quiet rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center players have access to Lot B, provided they show their credential to the (see “Fitness Center” for more information). Due to confidentiality reasons, traffic police and lot attendant. All other Main Draw players have access only players can access and be treated in the Player Treatment Area. 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. Hours: Please be advised that heavy traffic and lengthy delays are Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm anticipated due to New York Mets home games taking place Monday, August 24 Friday, August 28, through Wednesday, September 2. Players are Tuesday, August 25 – Open one hour prior to the start of urged to allow extra time when traveling by car to/from the USTA Friday, August 28 play until the end of the last match Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Saturday, August 29 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Pets Sunday, August 30 No animals will be allowed on court (either match or practice), in the Monday, August 31 – Open one hour prior to the start of stands or in the Locker Rooms, Treatment/Training rooms, Player Sunday, September 13 play until the end of the last match Dining or any other area where food is served. In areas where pets are usopen.org usopen.org 26 | General Player information General Player information | 27

allowed, animals must be restrained by leash or carry case. The animal’s Player Operations Desk (718.760.6218) owner is expected to clean up after his/her pet. Failure to comply with The Player Operations Desk is located inside the Player Entrance any of these rules will result in the animal being banned from the USTA to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Daily schedules of play will be posted, Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and can result in the forfeiture of including first match starting times with all others on a “followed by” player and/or player guest credentials. basis (see “Match Preparation” for more information).

Player Dining Player Registration (718.760.6350) Player Dining is located next to the Player Lounge and is available to The Player Registration Office will be open daily starting Saturday, qualifying, main draw, Wheelchair Competition, Champions Invitational, August 22, at 8:00 am. Please note: The USTA Billie Jean King junior and American Collegiate Invitational players and their credentialed National Tennis Center will not be accessible to players for guests. Each player will receive an automated meal allowance on his/ registration or practice prior to this date. her credential as well as a Meal Allowance Card that may be used by the Registration begins: player or his/her credentialed representative towards the purchase of food for the player. Please note the Meal Allowance Card is tied directly Junior Qualifying Thursday, September 3 to the daily automated meal allowance on the player’s credential and is Junior Main Draw Saturday, September 5 NOT a supplemental/additional meal allowance. Champions Invitational Monday, September 7 The daily meal allowance for qualifying, main draw, Wheelchair Wheelchair Competition Tuesday, September 8 Competition, Champions Invitational and American Collegiate Invitational participants is $50. Collegiate Invitational Wednesday, September 9 A player’s daily meal allowance (whether on the player’s credential or via All players must officially register prior to their first match by completing the Meal Allowance Card) will end the day of his/her complete elimination and signing the appropriate 2015 US Open Legal Consent Waiver and (singles and doubles) from the tournament. This automated meal Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information Form. The allowance is valid at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Player Registration Office is located just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium only, and may be used at most concession areas as well as the Player adjacent to Parking Lot A. Dining Room. Player guests and coaches must purchase their own food. Hours: The daily Player Dining menu will be available via the “Today at the Open” Saturday, August 22 – 8:00 am – 6:30 pm section of the US Open Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Monday, August 24 Hours: Tuesday, August 25 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, September 10 Sunday, August 23 Hours for the final three days of the tournament will be posted. Monday, August 24 – 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Thursday, September 10 Player Representatives The ATP World Tour and WTA offices are located in the Player Lounge. Friday, September 11 8:30 am - 6:30 pm ATP World Tour WTA Saturday, September 12 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Player Representatives Player Relations Sunday, September 13 8:30 am - 6:30 pm (718.760.6200 x2059) (718.760.6372) Konstantin Haerle Laura Ceccarelli Player Merchandise Discount Pablo Juarez Christian Forsyth All players will receive a 30% discount off all US Open Collection Thomas Schrader Ashley Keber merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between Arthur Ashe Neil Robinson and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 25, through Megan Rose the end of the tournament, as well as the US Open Collection store Player Services Desk (718.760.6205) located below the Heineken Red Star Café starting Monday, August 31, The Player Services Desk is located in the Player Lounge. Concierge through the end of the tournament. The player will need to present his/her staff will provide assistance in making each player’s stay at the credential and pay for the items purchased in order to receive the discount. US Open and in New York City as enjoyable as possible. They can In addition, players will have exclusive access to the US Open Collection recommend dining and entertainment options as well as help with Store located beneath the Heineken Red Star Cafe for 30 minutes prior reservations, and have arranged special discounts and offers at select to the general public starting at 9:00 am Monday, August 31, through restaurants, theatres and New York area attractions. Monday, September 7, and 9:30 am Tuesday, September 8 through Board games, foreign language newspapers/magazines, playing Friday, September 11. cards, player match USB drives and US Open Final 8 Club tickets (see usopen.org usopen.org 28 | General Player information General Player information | 29

"Tickets" for more information) are also available at the Player Services Prize Money Desk, as are notary services and an outgoing mail drop for players Prize money distribution is administered by the Purser’s Office. (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office). Players will be required to show their credential to receive advances against prize money or reimbursement of approved expenses. Prize Travel agent services are provided throughout the tournament by money and per diems for men’s qualifying and main draw players will American Express Travel (718.760.6204), also located at the Player be paid through the ATP World Tour after the tournament according Services Desk. to the methods used at ATP World Tour tournaments. Prize money Hours: for women’s qualifying and main draw players will be paid through the Saturday, August 22 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm WTA. The WTA will wire prize money directly to each player’s bank Monday, August 24 account or mail a check. All prize money and per diems are subject to appropriate tax withholding (per IRS regulations), applicable fines Tuesday, August 25 – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm and/or applicable stringing service fees. Wednesday, September 9 Thursday, September 10 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Singles (Men’s and Women’s — 128 Draw) Totals Winners $3,300,000 Hours for the final three days of the tournament will be posted. Runners-up $1,600,000 Practice Courts (718.760.6218) Semifinalists $805,000 Practice courts will not be available until Saturday, August 22, at Quarterfinalists $410,975 8:00 am. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance by calling Round of 16 $213,575 Third Round $120,200 the Player Operations Desk. Practice court availability will be limited Second Round $68,600 during qualifying from Tuesday, August 25, through Friday, August 28, First Round $39,500 and during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 29. Please arrive 10 minutes before the reservation time, as courts will not be held. Four Total $16,508,900 $33,017,800 players will be assigned per court. Doubles (Per Team, Men’s and Women’s — 64 Draw) Winners $570,000 Practice during the tournament in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Runners-up $275,000 Stadium, Grandstand and Court 17 will be scheduled in half hour blocks Semifinalists $133,150 from 8:00 – 11:00 am with, whenever possible, only two players per Quarterfinalists $67,675 court (weather and schedule permitting). Priority is given to players with Round of 16 $35,025 a match scheduled on that court that day. Please call the Referee Office Second Round $21,700 at 718.760.6234 to reserve one of these four courts. First Round $14,200 Practice courts for main draw junior players will be available at the USTA Total $2,463,800 $4,927,600 Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (practice courts P10 – P20) Mixed Doubles (Per Team — 32 Draw) beginning Saturday, September 5. Winners $150,000 Practice courts for Wheelchair Competition players will be available at Runners-up $70,000 the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as of 1:00 pm on Semifinalists $30,000 Tuesday, September 8, or at the sole discretion of the US Open. Quarterfinalists $15,000 Round of 16 $10,000 Practice courts for American Collegiate Invitational players will be First Round $5,000 available at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as of Total $500,000 $500,000 Wednesday, September 9. Singles Qualifying (Men’s and Women’s — 128 Draw) Junior and American Collegiate Invitational players will receive one can Final Round $15,000 of new practice balls per day, while players competing in all other events Second Round $10,000 will receive two cans per day. First Round $5,000 Players are encouraged to return all used balls to the Player Operations Total $880,000 $1,760,000 Desk. These used balls will be provided to local teaching programs or Other Events (Wheelchair Competition/ sold for the benefit of the USTA Foundation, which funds tennis and Champions Invitational) $600,000 education programs for at-risk children and people with disabilities. Player Per Diems (estimated) $1,478,000 Players can view the practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5 within Grand Total $42,283,400 the password protected area of the US Open Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. usopen.org usopen.org 30 | General Player information General Player information | 31

Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus Challenge Referee Office (718.760.6234) The Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus Challenge links the The Referee Office is located in the Northwest (NW) quadrant adjacent performance of the top three men’s and top three women’s finishers to the Player area in Arthur Ashe Stadium. at Emirates Airline US Open Series events to their performance at the US Open. In 2015, each of the Emirates Airline US Open Series Schedule Men’s and Women’s Champions will compete for up to an additional Qualifying/Main Draw $1 million in Bonus Prize Money. Second place finishers will compete for Men’s/Women’s Singles Qualifying Tues., Aug. 25, at 11:00 am up to $500,000, and third place finishers will play for up to $250,000. Men’s and Women’s Singles Draws Thurs., Aug. 27, time TBC Bonus Prize Money is based on US Open performance in the singles Men’s/Women’s Singles Mon., Aug. 31, at 11:00 am competitions only. Total potential Bonus Prize Money is $2,625,000. Men’s Doubles Wed., Sept. 2 Amateurs Women’s Doubles Wed., Sept. 2 If a player is competing as an amateur in qualifying or main draw and Mixed Doubles Wed., Sept. 2 it is so stated on his/her 2015 US Open Entry Form, then he/she is Mixed Doubles Final Fri., Sept. 11 at 12:00 pm eligible to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses for himself/ Men’s Doubles Final Sat., Sept. 12 at 12:00 pm herself including transportation to and from New York, local ground Women’s Singles Final Sat., Sept. 12, at 3:00 pm transportation, hotel and food (other than that provided by the US Open). Women’s Doubles Final Sun., Sept. 13 at 12:00 pm Players will be required to file an Amateur Reimbursement Form and Men’s Singles Final Sun., Sept. 13, not before 4:00 pm provide appropriate documentation. Junior Championships Professionals Boys’ and Girls’ Qualifying Fri., Sept. 4 – Sat., Sept. 5 IRS regulations require a professional to include his/her Social Security Junior Singles Sun., Sept. 6 Number on the 2015 US Open Entry Form. Junior Doubles Mon., Sept. 7 Junior Doubles Finals Sat., Sept. 12 Also pursuant to IRS regulations, all prize money and per diems payable Junior Singles Finals Sun., Sept. 13 to players who are non-resident aliens will be subject to 30% tax withholding unless a valid “green card” is presented by the player at Wheelchair Competition the time of payment of prize money. Prize money distributed by the Men’s/Women’s and Quad Singles Thurs., Sept. 10 US Open will be made payable only to the individual player and delivered Men’s/Women’s Doubles Fri., Sept. 11 to the player or his/her designated agent, or directly deposited into the Men’s/Women’s and Quad Doubles Finals Sat., Sept. 12 appropriate account. The US Open reserves the right to issue prize Men’s/Women’s and Quad Singles Finals Sun., Sept. 13 money directly to the ATP World Tour and/or WTA in conjunction with Champions Invitational their respective prize money distribution programs (see “Prize Money” Matches Wed., Sept. 9 – Sun., Sept. 13 above for more information). American Collegiate Invitational Per Diem/Allowance Matches Thurs., Sept. 10 – Sat., Sept. 12 All qualifying players will receive a per diem allowance of $150 per day starting Tuesday, August 25, through the day of the player’s final competition, Security plus two (2) days. All main draw participants competing as professionals Additional security measures will be in place at the 2015 US Open. The will receive a per diem allowance of $300 per day starting Monday, August US Open thanks all players in advance for their patience and cooperation. 31, for singles players and Wednesday, September 2, for doubles–only players through the day of the player’s final competition, plus three (3) days. Wheelchair Competition participants will also receive a per diem allowance of $300 per day starting Thursday, September 10, through the day of the player’s final competition, plus three (3) days. Each Champions Invitational player will receive a total of $1,000 toward expenses. All per diem payments will be included in prize money distribution. Lucky losers do not receive a main draw per diem unless/until they move into the main draw.

Purser’s Office (718.760.6315) The Purser’s Office is located adjacent to the Player Operations Desk in Arthur Ashe Stadium and distributes prize money as well as amateur expense checks and per diems. The Purser’s Office also sells prepaid phone cards and postage stamps, and provides limited banking services for players. Cash advances are available during banking hours for up to 50% of first round prize money. usopen.org usopen.org 32 | General Player information General Player information | 33

Sign-Ins envelope has been submitted, it cannot be changed or retrieved except Mixed Doubles: 32 Teams (Referee Office) by the individual named on the envelope. Starts: Ends: Players eliminated in the final round of qualifying receive either two (2) Mon., August 24, 12:00 pm Mon., August 31, 12:00 pm complimentary Promenade tickets to either the day or night session on Junior Competition Monday, August 31, in Arthur Ashe Stadium or four (4) complimentary Qualifying Singles (Player Registration) grounds passes for the Monday, August 31, day session. Tickets are Thurs., September 3, 12:00 – 6:00 pm subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, Singles (Player Registration) first‑served basis. Tickets may be collected at the Player Services Desk. Sat., September 5, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wheelchair Competition participants are offered either two (2) Doubles (Player Registration) complimentary tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium for either a day or evening Sun., September 6, by 12:00 pm session or four (4) complimentary grounds passes per day starting Wheelchair Competition Thursday, September 10, through their complete elimination from the Singles (Player Registration) tournament (Singles and Doubles). Tickets are subject to availability, Tues., September 8, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Wed., September 9, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Players competing in the main draw of the US Open Junior Doubles Championships will receive one (1) complimentary grounds pass daily Thurs., September 10, by 12:00 pm for each day they remain in the event. These grounds passes may be American Collegiate Invitational collected daily at the Player Registration Office. Wed., September 9, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm American Collegiate Invitational participants are offered two (2) complimentary grounds passes per day starting Thursday, Tickets (718.760.6355) September 10, through their elimination from the tournament. Tickets The US Open offers all main draw players either two (2) complimentary are subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, Promenade tickets to either the day or night session in Arthur Ashe first-served basis. Stadium or four (4) complimentary grounds passes each day they remain In addition, a limited number of tickets are available to all players in the tournament. Tickets are subject to availability, and will be for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 29. Tickets are distributed on a first‑come, first-served basis. subject to availability, and will be distributed on a first-come, In addition, there is a players’ seating area with 11 seats in Section 125 first-served basis. of Arthur Ashe Stadium available to main draw players with credentials 2015 US Open player tickets, if available, may only be used for on a first-come, first-served basis through Wednesday, September 9. legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player guest), All player tickets, with the exception of player box match tickets, and player may not receive any direct financial or other benefit must be requested in person by the player as well as collected as consideration. The USTA will hold players responsible for by the player. Player ticket requests are not accepted via phone, any sale, purchase or transfer of any player tickets under the fax or e-mail under any circumstances. Opening day tickets may be Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player ticket collected as early as Sunday, August 30, at the Player Services Desk in privileges immediately and in the future. the Player Lounge. Tickets for all other sessions may be requested daily US Open Final 8 Club Members and collected after 6:00 pm the day before the match, or by 11:00 am US Open Final 8 Club members who are no longer competing in the day of the match. any 2015 US Open competition have access to a limited number of Match tickets for player boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium (15 tickets per tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a per session basis. box), Louis Armstrong Stadium (12 tickets per box), Grandstand (8 tickets Tickets: US Open Final 8 Club members will have access to suite per player/doubles team) or Court 17 (6 tickets per player/doubles team) tickets for the first 20 sessions (Monday, August 31, day session may be collected at the Player Services Desk on the day of the match. through Wednesday, September 9, evening session), and access to Players wishing to designate one credentialed individual (coach, agent or stadium tickets for the last four sessions (Thursday, September 10, family member) to collect player box match tickets on their behalf for the through Sunday, September 13). US Open Final 8 Club members duration of the tournament may do so at the Player Services Desk. The may receive up to six (6) tickets, with no more than four (4) tickets player must name this individual in person (no exceptions). per session and no more than two (2) tickets total over Labor Day Players may leave tickets at the Player Services Desk for Will Call. weekend (Saturday – Monday) and/or two (2) tickets over Finals Tickets must be left in the name of the guest(s) who will be required to Weekend (Friday – Sunday). Tickets will be valid for the entire show proper photo identification to collect the tickets. Please note: Only session, are subject to availability and will be distributed on a “day of” tickets will be available for collection from Will Call, and once an first-come, first-served basis. 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 of usage. Friday, August 28, through Wednesday, September 2. Players are Grounds passes: Over the course of the first 11 days (Monday, urged to allow extra time when traveling by car or shuttle bus to/ August 31, through Thursday, September 10), US Open Final 8 Club 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 of credentials. Shuttle buses will run between the USTA Billie Jean the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but do not provide King National Tennis Center and the three tournament hotels listed access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grounds passes are valid for the on page 21. Players traveling by shuttle bus should allow 45 to 60 day session only, are subject to availability and will be distributed minutes for early morning rush hour traffic. on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle bus schedule US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve grounds passes at the Saturday, August 22 – Monday, August 24: 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 25 – Sunday, August 30: Tickets and/or grounds passes that are requested but not Every 30 minutes from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm claimed by the deadlines stated above will count against the allotment of the US Open Final 8 Club member who originally Monday, August 31 – Sunday, September 13: requested them. 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 Shuttle bus schedules and passenger rules and restrictions can be by the US Open Final 8 Club member as well as collected by the obtained at the Transportation Desk located inside the Player Entrance US Open Final 8 Club member. Ticket requests are not accepted to Arthur Ashe Stadium or at the Tournament Desk located in the lobby via phone, fax or e-mail. of the three tournament hotels. Car Transportation Towels Active main draw singles and doubles players and past US Open Towels are provided to all players on court, and players are requested to singles champions have access to VIP car transportation with vehicles leave all towels on the court for collection by the Court Attendants. provided by Mercedes-Benz USA. Main draw players will have access Trainers and Physiotherapists to car transportation beginning Wednesday, August 26. Champions USTA, WTA and ATP World Tour staff trainers have been assigned to Invitational participants will have access beginning Monday, September 7. the trainer/physio treatment rooms in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Wheelchair Competition participants will have limited access beginning Rooms. No other trainers, physios or chiropractors are permitted to Monday, September 7, with airport pick-ups and full car transportation treat players in these areas. Reservations for the multi-use quiet rooms service starting Tuesday, September 8. Transportation is provided in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center may be made through the between the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the head trainer in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms, respectively player’s hotel/local residence only, provided the location is within (see “Fitness Center” for more information). 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.

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Prearranged transportation to and from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark session, are subject to availability and will be distributed on a Liberty airports is available for main draw, Wheelchair Competition and first-come, first-served basis. Champions Invitational participants as well as past US Open singles US Open Final 8 Club members can reserve tickets at the Player champions. Airport service is available to/from these three New York- Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day (day or area airports only. Reservations for airport pick-ups can be made starting evening session). Day session tickets must be collected by 11:00 am, Monday, August 24, using an online form available via the US Open and evening session tickets must be collected by 6:00 pm on the day Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) or via phone, and at of usage. least 24 hours prior notice is required. Grounds passes: Over the course of the first 11 days (Monday, Car transportation for 2015 will remain “one player, one car” August 31, through Thursday, September 10), US Open Final 8 Club whenever possible, and requires the player be one of the members may also receive up to six (6) grounds passes, with no passengers in the car. Players may be accompanied by a more than two (2) grounds passes total over Labor Day weekend maximum of three (3) guests. Credentialed guests traveling (Saturday – Monday). Grounds passes allow access to the grounds without a player may use the shuttle bus service described of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but do not above. Since car transportation reservations require at least two provide access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Grounds passes are valid (2) hours notice and service is provided based on availability, for the day session only, are subject to availability and will be players and their credentialed guests are encouraged to take distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. advantage of the regularly scheduled shuttle bus service whenever possible. US Open Final 8 Club members can collect grounds passes at the Player Services Desk between 6:00 – 8:00 pm for the following day. Travel Agent Services Tickets and/or grounds passes that are requested but not See ”Player Services Desk.” claimed by the deadlines stated above will count against the US Open Final 8 Club allotment of the US Open Final 8 Club member who originally The US Open Final 8 Club consists of past US Open participants requested them. who have reached the quarterfinals of either the men’s or women’s All tickets and/or grounds passes must be reserved in person singles competition or the semifinals of the men’s, women’s and/or by the US Open Final 8 Club member as well as collected by mixed doubles competition. The Club’s benefits include credentials the US Open Final 8 Club member. Ticket requests are not and special access to tickets (subject to availability), among others. accepted via phone, fax or e-mail. Competitors for 2015 who are members of the US Open Final 8 Club will be acknowledged with the words “Final 8” on their credential. 2015 US Open Final 8 Club tickets, if available, may only be However, US Open Final 8 Club benefits (including guest credentials) used for legitimate player guests (no resale or transfer by player do not take effect for 2015 competitors until their elimination from guest), and player may not receive any direct financial or other all competitions. Please note that US Open Final 8 Club guest benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold players responsible credentials cannot be collected until the US Open Final 8 Club for any sale, purchase or transfer of any player tickets under the member has collected his/her credential. Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player ticket privileges immediately and in the future. In addition, a special dinner to honor the members of the US Open Final 8 Club and Champions Invitational participants will be held at Weather 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9, at the USTA Billie Jean King In the event of rain or inclement weather, players are required to National Tennis Center. check with the Deputy Referee at the Player Operations Desk to determine when play will resume. Players are encouraged not to leave US Open Final 8 Club members who are no longer competing in the grounds until they have learned when their matches will be played any 2015 US Open competition have access to a limited number of or resumed. A list of indoor practice sites in the area are available tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a per session basis. from the Player Operations Desk or via the Players Only web page Tickets: US Open Final 8 Club members will have access to suite (usopen.org/playersonly). tickets for the first 20 sessions (Monday, August 31, day session Any changes to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the Match through Wednesday, September 9, evening session), and access to Information Displays (see "Match Information Displays" for more stadium tickets for the last four sessions (Thursday, September 10, information), as well as in the "crawl" along the bottom of the screen. through Sunday, September 13). US Open Final 8 Club members may receive up to six (6) tickets, with no more than four (4) tickets Wild Cards per session and no more than two (2) tickets total over Labor Day Players wishing to apply for a wild card into any event at the US Open weekend (Saturday – Monday) and/or two (2) tickets over Finals (qualifying singles, main draw singles, doubles, mixed doubles) must Weekend (Friday – Sunday). Tickets will be valid for the entire complete and submit a Wild Card Request Form. The form is available via the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) both as an usopen.org usopen.org 38 | General Player information General Player information | 39

online form and a PDF. Players without an ATP World Tour or WTA Doubles: To be considered for a wild card, players must register by ranking can only enter the US Open by receiving a wild card. personal sign-in at the Player Registration Office at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by Sunday, September 6, at 12:00 pm. All wild card requests for main draw and qualifying singles must be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Monday, August 17. The following wild cards are available: Wild card recipients for these events will be announced the • Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Main Draw ������������������������������������������ 8 each week of August 17 and posted on the Players Only web page • Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Main Draw ����������������������� 4 teams each (usopen.org/playersonly) when available. • Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Qualifying �������������������������������������������� 6 each All doubles wild card requests (men’s, women’s and mixed) must be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Friday, August 28. Wild Cards – US Open Wheelchair Tennis Requests for doubles/mixed doubles wild cards are accepted from Competition teams only, and requesting a wild card is different than entering the Players can apply for a wild card into the 2015 US Open Wheelchair event. Wild card recipients for men’s and women’s doubles will be Tennis Competition on the Entry Form which is available via the Players announced no later than 12:00 pm EDT on Saturday, August 29, and Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Entry Forms and wild card will be posted on the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) requests were due by Monday, July 27, at 5:00 pm EDT. and in the on-site ATP World Tour and WTA Offices when available. One (1) wild card will be available in each of the following competitions: Wild card recipients for mixed doubles will be announced no later than women’s singles, men’s singles and quad singles. 10:00 am EDT, on Monday, August 31, and will be posted on the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly) and in the on-site ATP World Wilson Racquet Stringing Service Tour and WTA Offices when available. (718.760.6284) Racquet stringing service is available from Saturday, August 22, It is the player’s responsibility to determine if he/she has been through Sunday, September 13, 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 The following wild cards are available: OR RACQUET STRINGING SERVICES ARE PERMITTED TO • Men’s & Women’s Singles Main Draw ����������������������������������������������� 8 each OPERATE ON-SITE. In addition, advertisements for other racquet • Men’s & Women’s Doubles Main Draw ���������������������������� 7 teams each stringers or racquet stringing services are prohibited on-site (this • Mixed Doubles ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 teams includes any identification or advertising on plastic wrap/cellophane • Men’s & Women’s Singles Qualifying ������������������������������������������������� 9 each racquet covers). The cost for this service is $30 per racquet for qualifying, main draw, Wheelchair Competition and Champions Wild Cards – US Open Junior Championships Invitational players, and $25 per racquet for junior (qualifying and main Singles: Players wishing to apply for a singles wild card into the 2015 draw) and American Collegiate Invitational players. 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, August 2. Saturday, August 22 – 8:00 am until the end of the last match Thursday, September 10 Applicants must have also entered online through the IPIN website and appear on the entry list. Friday, September 11 – 11:00 am until the end of the last Saturday, September 12 match Sunday, September 13 12:00 pm until the end of the last match

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Qualifying Tournament Junior Championships September 6 – September 13, 2015 August 25 – 28, 2015 Tournament Director, Deputy Tournament Director, Tournament Director US Open Junior Championships US Open Junior Championships David Brewer Lew Brewer John Lansville Referee Referee Deputy Referee Brian Earley Brian Earley David Littlefield Chief of Umpires Chief of Umpires Bruce Littrell Bruce Littrell Deputy Referees Keith Crossland Michael Loo Certain Conditions of Entry and Participation Peter Kasavage Missy Malool 1. Eligibility: All competitors must have been born between Billie Lipp Dessie Samuels January 1, 1997, and December 31, 2002, and must have reached David Littlefield Bunny Williams their 13th birthday before the start of the main draw. 2. Entries: Entries must be submitted to the ITF by 2:00 pm Inclement Weather Plan Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Tuesday, July 28, 2015. All entries In the event of rain and a subsequent decision to move matches must be made through the IPIN website at www.itftennis.com/ipin. indoors, buses will be scheduled from the USTA Billie Jean King The entry deadline is the same for singles (qualifying and main National Tennis Center to alternate sites. Addresses and directions will draw) and doubles events, and there are no doubles-only entries. be available should any player wish to provide his/her own means of The deadline for singles wild card applications is 5:00 pm EDT on transportation. Players are responsible for reporting to their matches at Sunday, August 2. Doubles wild cards must be requested by 12:00 the correct facility at the scheduled time. pm EDT on Sunday, September 6. Lucky Loser List 3. Qualifiers: The singles qualifying tournament will take place Friday, Qualifying finalists must register at Player Registration and collect September 4, and Saturday, September 5, at the USTA Billie Jean their credentials and packets after completing their final qualifying King National Tennis Center practice courts (P10 – P20), Flushing matches. Qualifying finalists must sign-in daily at Player Registration in Meadows-Corona Park. All qualifying players and on-site alternates accordance with Grand Slam rules. must also personally sign‑in and register at the Player Registration Office located by the President’s Gate of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Thursday, September 3, between 12:00 – 6:00 pm. No registration will take place before this date. The singles qualifying will consist of 32 boys and 32 girls, with eight boys and eight girls qualifying. 4. Singles: ALL main draw singles players MUST personally register at the Player Registration Office located by the President’s Gate of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, September 5, 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 28, 2015 via the IPIN website and sign in at the Player Registration Office by 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 6. The doubles event will begin with first round matches on Monday, September 7. 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, usopen.org usopen.org 42 | Junior Player Information Junior Player Information | 43

September 3. There will be no early registration. Sign-in via Championships will not be accepted. A separate Hotel Reservation telephone is not permitted. Form must be submitted for each room required, and the entire form must be completed to secure the reservation. Reservations will not Main Draw: There is no sign-in for main draw singles. All singles be accepted without a credit card. All reservations will require a credit players must register at the Player Registration Office of the USTA card or cash deposit upon check-in at the Grand Hyatt. Be sure to Billie Jean King National Tennis Center between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm indicate single/double/triple/quad room requests and roommate(s) on Saturday, September 5. There will be no early registration. on the Hotel Reservation Form. 7. Player Meeting: ALL players MUST attend the mandatory pre‑tournament player meeting at 6:00 pm on Saturday, Per Diem September 5, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Main draw players and official federation coaches who are staying at Center, with the exact location to be announced during the official hotel will receive a per diem for lodging beginning Saturday, registration. The ONLY exception will be for those players September 5, through the night of complete elimination (singles and competing in the Canadian Junior International Championships doubles) from the tournament. Federation coaches will be paid out as on or after Friday, September 4. Copies of the boys’ and girls’ soon as their last player is eliminated from the tournament. Both players singles draws will be made available during the meeting. and federation coaches are responsible for settling their own hotel bill and must provide a hotel receipt to the Junior Office prior to receiving 8. Lucky Losers: Once the qualifying event has begun, only those per diem. All payments will be issued via the Purser’s Office. players who ultimately qualify and “lucky losers” may be accepted into the main draw. Lucky losers are players who have lost in the Tournament Desk (718.760.6292) final round of the qualifying competition or, if additional lucky All Junior matches will be called from the Chase Center Tournament Desk. losers are required, those players who have lost in the previous qualifying round. The qualifying event begins when the first ball Junior Tournament Office (718.760.6258) of the first qualifying match is struck. The Junior Tournament Office is located on the second floor of the Chase Center. Lucky losers from the qualifying draw are considered the only eligible alternates for the main draw. These players must sign in Locker Rooms at the Player Registration Office each day of first round match The Chase Center Locker Rooms will accommodate all Junior play no later than 30 minutes before play begins to receive competitors as well as credentialed federation coaches. consideration for a spot in the singles and/or doubles draws. Meal Allowance Credit 9. Credentials: Please see pages 15 – 19 for additional Junior main draw players and their respective official federation information. coaches (maximum of one coach per federation) will receive a $42 10. Transportation: Shuttle bus service is provided between the meal allowance credit per day through the night of complete elimination Grand Hyatt and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (singles and doubles) from the tournament. Official federation coaches for junior players, junior federation coaches and junior player guests will receive a meal allowance credit until the elimination of all Junior with a valid credential. Transportation is not provided to/from local players from their federation. Meal allowance is not exchangeable airports. or transferable. 11. Wild Cards: Please see page 38 – 39 for additional information. This meal allowance is for each player’s personal use only, and may not be utilized by any other individuals (including but Hotel Accommodations not limited to coaches, trainers and player guests), even if the Players, official federation coaches and player guests are required purchase is for the player. Any individual found violating this to make their own hotel reservations for the 2015 US Open Junior policy will risk having his/her credential revoked, and the player Tennis Championships. US Open junior hotel reservations will be will risk losing immediate and future guest credential privileges. made online via the Players Only web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Reservations must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 4. 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 Monday, August 10. Please do not contact the hotel directly to make a reservation, as phone reservations for the US Open Junior Tennis

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Wheelchair Competition American Collegiate Invitational September 10 – 13, 2015 September 10 – 12, 2015 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 Bruce Littrell Sue Pranke Bruce Littrell David Littlefield

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 2015 including but not limited to “a medically 2015 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 2015 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 27 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 register of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center between at the Player Registration Office of the USTA Billie Jean King 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9. There will be no National Tennis Center on Tuesday, September 8, or Wednesday, early registration, and registration via telephone is not permitted. September 9, between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Welcome Dinner 4. Doubles: There are no doubles-only entries. Players interested in ALL players MUST attend the mandatory pre‑tournament Welcome playing doubles must personally sign in at the Player Registration Dinner on Wednesday, September 9, with the exact location to be Office of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by 4:00 announced during registration. pm on Wednesday, September 9. 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 9, in the President’s Conference Room unless Meal Allowance Credit advised otherwise. 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 2015 policy will This meal allowance is for each player’s personal use only, and be available in the Referee Office or via the Players Only web page may not be utilized by any other individuals (including but not (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 8, through the night of elimination from the tournament. 131 107 American Collegiate Invitational Office 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 123 115 132 106 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 Chase Center Tournament Desk. 129 109 130 108

Fitness Center/Locker Rooms 131 107 132 106 American Collegiate Invitational competitors will have access to the 133 105 Chase Center Locker Rooms and Fitness Center. 134 135 136 101 102 103 104

Stadium capacity is approximately 23,700. Reserved seating only. You must have a reserved ticket to enter. LOWER PROMENADE A-O UPPER PROMENADE P-Z 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 both located on the Club Level. UPPER PROMENADE P-Z

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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 National 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

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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 7 11 12

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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

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Interview US Open Club Room 2 Interview Photographer 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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