![]() The first US Open singles champions are Arthur Ashe and Virginia Wade.ġ973 – The US Open becomes the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to male and female winners.ġ978 – The National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park becomes the site of the US Open. The name of the competition changes from the US Championships to the US Open. ![]() ![]() Ellen Hansel is the first female singles winner several years later in 1887.ġ968 – The “Open Era” begins, as professionals are allowed to compete with amateurs. The competition is held at the Newport Casino in Rhode Island. Kontaveit once again looked impressive in her opening-round US Open win over Jaqueline Cristian, dropping just three games, and said after her win that she was “rooting” for Serena Williams in her first-round match and is “really excited” to play against her.ġ881 – Begins as a men’s tournament open only to members of the US National Lawn Tennis Association. However, she has certainly still had moments producing her best tennis, reaching three finals and winning one WTA title in 2022. Kontaveit hasn’t flourished this season as many expected after her outstanding 2021, failing to get past the second round in the first three grand slams of the year. 2 – the highest ranking in history for an Estonian – and at 26 years of age, she will certainly be looking to improve on her best showing at a grand slam, a quarterfinal appearance at the 2020 Australian Open. The Estonian currently sits at a career-high ranking of No. (Robert Prange/Getty Images)Īfter winning her first Tour-level title in 2017, Anett Kontaveit’s true breakout year came in 2021 as she won four WTA tournaments to rise through the rankings.Īn aggressive player with a varied game and powerful forehand, Kontaveit broke into the world’s top 10 for the first time in November 2021 and has been a mainstay ever since. Kontaveit celebrates defeating Jaqueline Cristian of Romania in her first round match on Monday, August 29, in New York.
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