I was first introduced to the game of tennis during my elementary school years. Tennis was played with wood rackets and Billy Jean was King. For years, I have watched tennis matches played professionally on television. This year I had the fortunate opportunity to see the Grand Daddy of all tennis tournaments, The U.S. Open.
My fabulous friend Jess was able to secure tickets tor this past weekend's matches. Due to rain delays our seats for Saturday were exchanged for Sunday. Embarking upon our trip we caught a subway from the World Trade Center and made our way out to the neighborhood of Flushing Meadows, Queens.
Before we sat down to see the match between Serena Williams and Samantha Stosur, Jess and I looked US Open gear and found something to eat and drink in the food court.
We also were given some nice giveaways by US Open sponsors.
Each spectator was given one of these green hats from Heineken.
Jess took this picture of the official signature drink called the
Honey Deuce!
I took this picture of the courts next to the Arthur Ashe Stadium on our way into the stadium. Queen Latifa sung the National Anthem while United States Marine Corp held the American flag.
We quickly found our seats and began to watch the final Women's match between Serena and Samantha. While watching the match, occasionally a celebrity was featured on the large stadium screen.
I was able to find Bradley Cooper seated in the stadium. My friend Jess took this picture.
Stosur being from Australia, we occasionally heard an "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie" being yelled out from the crowd. Recovering from an injury, Serena Williams put up a good fight, but Samantha Stosur was on top of her game and won the Championship.
I would highly recommend going to the US Open. Getting to see tennis live and in person adds another dimension to the sport. Want to know more about the US Open go to US Open.
Want to make your own Honey Deuce? Here are the directions:
Honey Deuce, Signature Cocktail of the 2011 US Open
Ingredients
1 1/4 Parts of Grey Goose Vodka
1/2 Part Premium Raspberry Liqueur
Lemonade
3 Frozen Honeydew Melon Balls
Fill a chilled Collins glass with ice and add Grey Goose vodka. Fill with lemonade just below the rim. Float premium raspberry liqueur. Present with honeydew melon balls on a cocktail pick.
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| US Open 2011, New York |
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| Water Feature at US Open |
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| Front Entrance at US Open, New York |
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| US Open Souvenir Shop next to Arthur Ashe Stadium |
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| Food Court, US Open, New York |
Each spectator was given one of these green hats from Heineken.
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| US Open Giveaway from Heineken |
Jess took this picture of the official signature drink called the
Honey Deuce!
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| Grey Goose Honey Deuce, Signature Cocktail of the 2011 US Open |
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| Tennis Courts, US Open |
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| National Anthem at US Open Women's Finals, New York |
I was able to find Bradley Cooper seated in the stadium. My friend Jess took this picture.
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| Ron Rifkin and Bradley Cooper at US Open 2011 |
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| Serena Williams, 2011 US Open |
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| US Open Women's Finals Ceremony |
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| Serena Williams, US Open 2011 |
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| US Open Women's Champion, Samantha Stosur |
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| Serena Williams and Samantha Stosur, US Open 2011 |
I would highly recommend going to the US Open. Getting to see tennis live and in person adds another dimension to the sport. Want to know more about the US Open go to US Open.
Want to make your own Honey Deuce? Here are the directions:
Honey Deuce, Signature Cocktail of the 2011 US Open
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| Honey Deuce, US Open 2011 Signature Cocktail |
1 1/4 Parts of Grey Goose Vodka
1/2 Part Premium Raspberry Liqueur
Lemonade
3 Frozen Honeydew Melon Balls
Fill a chilled Collins glass with ice and add Grey Goose vodka. Fill with lemonade just below the rim. Float premium raspberry liqueur. Present with honeydew melon balls on a cocktail pick.
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