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US Open Court of Champions remembers singles
champions in the US Open. It is the recognition of the players who made
US Open a grand success with their efforts.
US Open Court of Champions
The US Open Court of Champions is a tribute to the
champions who have made US Open a Grand Slam with their talent. During
the long history of US Open, these players helped the event become one
of the largest in the sports.
An Outdoor Pavilion
US Open Court of Champions is a 9,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion. It
features a listing of all U.S. singles champions since the competition
started in 1881. The pavilion is bounded by the South Entry Gate and the
Arthur Ashe Commemorative Garden and Sculpture.
Eligibility for Players
For getting a place in the US Open Court of Champions, players must have
won at least one singles title at the U.S. Championships. They must have
taken retirement from singles at the US Open in the last five years.
Court of Champions was inaugurated in 2003 and first-time inductees
included Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Bill
Tilden and Helen Wills.
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