Player Handbook - USTA.com
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
OPEN
AUGUST 26 – SEPTEMBER 9
2013 US Open
Tennis Championships
P l ay e r H a n d b o o k
II | Contents | 1
On behalf of the United States Tennis Association, it is
our pleasure to welcome you to New York and the 2013
US Open. The USTA appreciates your continued support
of this tournament, and all of us involved in this event General Information....................................................................... 2 – 7
are committed to making your US Open experience enjoyable and memorable.
This year, we’re especially pleased to announce a series of enhancements and
improvements that should make the 2013 US Open your best ever. Tournament Telephone Numbers................................................8 – 9
Topping that list is a record $8.1 million increase in player prize money, which
will bring total player compensation to a record $34.3 million. As you are likely General Player Information.......................................................10 – 37
aware, the USTA has made a commitment to increase that prize money package
to $50 million by 2017. Again this year, the top three men and top three women
finishers in the Emirates Airline US Open Series will be competing here for bonus Qualifying Player Information.......................................................... 38
prize money, with both men’s and women’s first-place Series finishers playing for
a $1 million bonus if they can also capture the US Open Singles title. Junior Player Information..........................................................39 – 41
Additionally, main draw player per diem has been increased to $300 a day
through the day of your final competition—plus three days, while daily meal
allowance for all qualifying and main draw players has been increased to $50. Wheelchair Player Information........................................................ 42
We appreciate feedback that we have received from the players and are pleased
to announce several other enhancements that will make your experience easier Stadium Seating Charts..................................................................... 43
and more enjoyable. Player Dining has been expanded and enhanced, offering
easier access and a greater variety of healthy dining choices. Player Dining this
year will be restricted exclusively to players and their teams from 11am-3 pm
Player Transportation Map......................................................44 – 45
daily. Based on your feedback, the fitness center in Arthur Ashe Stadium has
added a PowerPlate machine and a more comfortable athletic surface, and the USTA Billie Jean King National
Player Transportation fleet has been increased by 20 percent. In addition, we
Tennis Center Grounds Map...................................................46 – 47
restructured our court resurfacing schedule prior to this year’s tournament, so
that you’ll find more uniformity in each of our 32 tournament and practice courts.
The US Open “Players Only” page (usopen.org/playersonly) features easier Arthur Ashe Stadium Map........................................................48 – 51
navigation and improved features. All important tournament information,
including the Official Order of Play will be available on this site, and players will
Chase Center Map..................................................................... 52 – 53
receive their Players Only username and PIN when they pick up their credentials
from Player Registration.
For the last several years, the US Open has provided players with a
complimentary match DVD for all televised singles matches played in Arthur
Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 11, 13 and 17.
We are pleased to announce this service is being expanded in 2013 to include all
televised doubles matches played on these courts, and as an added bonus, we
will now also supply this match footage to players on complimentary flash drives.
As you are aware, the US Open has added an additional day to its schedule for
2013, which will impact all five main draw events. The mixed doubles final is now
scheduled for Friday, September 6th; the women’s doubles final for Saturday,
7th; the men’s doubles and women’s singles final for Sunday, 8th; and the men’s
singles final on Monday, 9th. The US Open Junior Championships and the US
Open Wheelchair Competition are not impacted by the schedule change—both
will end on Sunday, September 8th. This year also marks the return of the US
Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition and an enhanced Champions’ Invitational.
All of us at the USTA want your time in New York to be the highlight of your year,
and we are committed to making that happen. Wherever you go at this facility,
we want you to be wowed. Should you have any questions or concerns during
your time here with us, the personnel at the Player Services Desk will do their
best to assist you.
Again, welcome to the 2013 US Open. Play well—and enjoy your US Open
experience.
Dave Haggerty David Brewer
USTA Chairman, US Open
CEO and President Tournament Director
usopen.org usopen.org
2 | General Information General Information | 3
2013 US Open Tournament Management Match Play
Best of five tie-break sets
Tournament Director
Men’s Championship Singles
David Brewer
Best of three tie-break sets
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center,
Women’s Championship Singles and Doubles
Chief Operating Officer
Men’s Championship Doubles
Daniel Zausner
Men’s Qualifying Singles
Tournament Manager Women’s Qualifying Singles
F. Skip Gilbert Junior Boys’ Championship Singles
Referee Junior Girls’ Championship Singles
Brian Earley Junior Boys’ Qualifying Singles
Junior Girls’ Qualifying Singles
Chief of Umpires Wheelchair Competition Men’s Singles and Doubles
Rich Kaufman Wheelchair Competition Women’s Singles and Doubles
Corporate Communications, Managing Director Wheelchair Competition Quad Singles and Doubles
Chris Widmaier Two tie-break sets, no-ad scoring, with match
tie-break (10 point) in lieu of a third set
Rules and Regulations Mixed Doubles
The Rules of Tennis and the Rules, Regulations and Code of the Grand Junior Boys’ Championship Doubles
Slam Committee govern Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Junior Girls’ Championship Doubles
Mixed Doubles play. Junior and Wheelchair events are governed by Champions Invitational
the Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct adopted and published
by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and require separate Surface
entry forms. The US Open Champions Invitational competition is The 2013 US Open is played on hard courts (DecoTurf II).
governed by the Rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Regulations,
Balls
and participation is by invitation only.
The Wilson US Open ball is the official ball of the US Open. Both Extra
Duty and Regular Duty balls are used. Ball changes will occur after seven
and nine games. Six balls will be in play at all times.
Extra Duty is used in:
Men’s Competitions
Junior Boys’ Competitions
Men’s Wheelchair Competitions
Regular Duty is used in:
Women’s Competitions
Mixed Doubles
Junior Girls’ Competitions
Women’s and Quad Wheelchair Competitions
Champions Invitational
usopen.org usopen.org
4 | General Information General Information | 5
CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND IMPORTANT (3) 2013 US Open Player Guest Credentials and player tickets,
RULES AND OBLIGATIONS APPLYING TO PLAYERS if available, may only be used for legitimate player guests
(no resale or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any
Anti-Doping
direct financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold
(1) All players may be required to undergo drug testing imposed upon
each player responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of his/her
the 2013 US Open by authorities outside its control and/or the
2013 US Open Coach/Trainer/Player Guest Credentials and/or player
governing bodies of the sport, and shall comply fully with the Tennis
tickets under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke
Anti-Doping Program;
Coach/Trainer/Guest Credentials and/or player ticket privileges
(2) All players authorize any entity responsible for such drug testing immediately and in the future; and
to notify the USTA should it be determined that they have violated
(4) The USTA will hold each player responsible for the
the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable anti-
behavior of anyone receiving a 2013 US Open Credential
doping regulations;
at his/her request.
(3) Players may be required to forfeit all 2013 US Open prize
money and all 2013 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize Emirates Airline US Open Series
money, if any, that they earn should it be determined that they have All players acknowledge and accept that the USTA reserves the right
violated the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or any other applicable to withhold any Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus prize money
anti-doping regulations; and payment from any player who does not make himself/herself available
for the Emirates Airline US Open Series advertising campaign and/or
(4) Should a player be required to forfeit such earnings, such player will
other reasonable Emirates Airline US Open Series promotional activities
be required to return all 2013 Emirates Airline US Open Series bonus
as requested by the USTA.
prize money, if any, to the USTA (with all 2013 US Open prize money
to be returned as required by the Tennis Anti-Doping Program and/or Prohibition Against Gambling/Wagering
any other applicable anti-doping regulations). The USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and
the communication of sensitive information that may affect the outcome
Cancellation and/or Extension, Prize Money of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any and all
(1) The US Open is subject to extension and/or cancellation (in whole or in
reported violations.
part) due to force majeure or other events as determined by the USTA
in its sole discretion; and (1) Individuals are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through
others, from wagering anything of value in connection with the
(2) The USTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce and/
2013 US Open;
or reallocate prize money in the event the US Open is cancelled in
whole or in part, for whatever reason. (2) Individuals are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through
others, from offering or receiving anything of value to or from
Credential/Ticket Responsibilities any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the
(1) Each coach (to the extent he/she receives a 2013 US Open Coach 2013 US Open;
Credential) will be required to be available for and participate in
(3) Individuals are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in
televised interviews as requested by the USTA or its designee
the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program; and
immediately prior to, during and immediately following his/her
respective player’s matches; (4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player to the
sanctions as provided in the 2013 Official Grand Slam Rule Book and
(2) All players are strictly prohibited from requesting a 2013 US Open
the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.
Credential for any person(s) other than their coach, trainer, immediate
family members and bona fide guests whose attendance is directly Prohibition on Pictures/Recordings
related to the player’s participation in the 2013 US Open; Individuals are strictly prohibited from taking motion pictures, still
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 2013 US Open Legal Consent Waiver.
usopen.org usopen.org
6 | General Information General Information | 7
Rules, Attire (3) To participate, if requested, in Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday,
All players must abide by all applicable rules, regulations and codes of August 24, 2013, or another reasonable promotional activity (not
the USTA, Grand Slam Committee, ITF, ATP World Tour or WTA, and to exceed 60 minutes) related to the 2013 US Open; and
the 2013 US Open including but not limited to the following: (4) To participate, if requested, in the 2014 US Open Draw Ceremony
(1) Every player must be dressed in a professional manner for all should he/she win the 2013 US Open.
matches. Clean and customary tennis attire must be worn. The
Referee will have the authority to order the player to change his/her Additional Obligations, Disclaimer
attire immediately if, in his/her opinion, it is not acceptable. Failure of (1) The Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions at the 2013
a player to comply with such order may result in immediate default, US Open are expected to participate in additional promotional
and the player will be fined according to the Grand Slam Code of activities organized by the USTA (to include media interviews
Conduct; and and personal appearances) in and around New York City
on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Participation in any of the
(2) At all times while on-site at the 2013 US Open (both on-court and promotional activities outlined herein shall not be identified as or
off-court including press conferences), no commercial identification represented to be an endorsement by any player of any product,
shall be displayed by player other than as specifically permitted by service or company;
the 2013 Official Grand Slam Rule Book.
(2) Entry by a player’s agent or through the ATP World Tour or WTA
US Open Entry Limitation, Tournament Partners, in no way diminishes the application of the above rules, terms and
Grant of Rights conditions to each individual player;
(1) All players will not compete in any other tennis tournament or (3) Players will not be allowed to collect their 2013 US Open
tennis exhibition staged during the 2013 US Open credentials or participate in any competition at the 2013 US Open
(August 26 – September 9); until they have duly signed the appropriate 2013 US Open Legal
(2) All players will be respectful of US Open sponsors, television Consent Waiver; and
partners, business partners, and all attendees; and (4) All players acknowledge that the player guest boxes in Arthur Ashe
(3) All players grant to the USTA, US Open Tennis Championships Stadium may be equipped with microphones and will advise his/
and their assignees the right to use or authorize the use of their her guests accordingly.
name, voice, likeness, signature and biographical material without The USTA, USTA National Tennis Center, the City of New York, ITF,
additional compensation for the purpose of publicizing, promoting WTA, ATP World Tour, Grand Slam Committee, and their officers,
and advertising the USTA and its affiliates including but not limited directors, employees and representatives, shall not be responsible
to the Emirates Airline US Open Series and the US Open Tennis or liable in any way for any loss, death, injury or damage suffered or
Championships, and for the televising, broadcasting and filming of incurred by any person in connection with any aspect of the 2013
the same; and hereby grant and assign to the USTA, US Open Tennis US Open, including but not limited to any action and/or decision taken
Championships and their assignees in perpetuity throughout the regarding the conduct of any matches.
world the right to make, use, show and reproduce in any way now
known or hereafter devised, for commercial and non-commercial
purposes without additional compensation, still pictures, motion
pictures, sound recordings, posters, live, taped or filmed television
taken during the 2013 US Open; provided, however, the use of their
identification (e.g., name, photograph, likeness, biography, voice,
etc.) shall not be identified as or represented to be an endorsement
by player of any product, service or company.
USTA Mission
To assist the USTA in its mission to promote and develop the growth of
tennis, all players agree:
(1) To cooperate with the media in reasonable pre-match interviews,
post-match interviews, press conferences (including, if requested,
US Open Media Day on Sunday, August 25, 2013), interviews
on-court and finals ceremonies;
(2) To participate, if requested, in the 2013 Emirates Airline US Open
Series champions ceremony and/or presentation (if applicable);
usopen.org usopen.org
8 | Tournament telephone Numbers Tournament telephone Numbers | 9
Administration
ATP World Tour .......................................Tel: 718.760.6200 x2059
Chief Umpire’s Office
Rich Kaufman............................................Tel: 718.760.6299
Fax: 718.593.8202
Corporate Communications, Managing Director
Chris Widmaier.........................................Tel: 718.760.6319
Grand Slam Committee Director
Bill Babcock................................................Tel: 718.760.6238
Fax: 718.593.8204
Grand Slam Supervisors........................Tel: 718.593.8242
Fax: 718.593.8234
Junior Championships, Tournament Director
Lew Brewer.................................................Tel: 718.760.6258 On-Site Services
Fax: 718.593.8205 Command Center.....................................Tel: 718.760.6264
Matches in Progress/ First Aid.......................................................Tel: 718.760.6264
Public Info. Line........................................Tel: 718.593.8280
Julien Farel Salon......................................Tel: 718.760.6200 x3021
Player Medical Services
Junior Tournament Desk........................Tel: 718.760.6292
Michael Yorio, M.D..................................Tel: 718.760.6325
Fax: 718.593.8201 Kids’ Court.................................................Tel: 718.760.6313
Purser’s Office Men’s Locker Rooms
Joe Healy....................................................Tel: 718.760.6315 Arthur Ashe Stadium....................Tel: 718.760.6200 x3034
Chase Center...................................Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220
Referee Office
Brian Earley................................................Tel: 718.760.6234 Player Operations Desk..........................Tel: 718.760.6218
Fax: 718.593.8206
Player Registration/Credentials...........Tel: 718.760.6350
Tournament Advisor
Player Services Desk
Jim Curley...................................................Tel: 914.696.7254
American Express Travel..............Tel: 718.760.6204
Tournament Director Player Concierge.............................Tel: 718.760.6205
David Brewer.............................................Tel: 718.760.6351 Player Tickets..................................Tel: 718.760.6355
Fax: 718.593.8207
Practice Courts (Player Ops)................Tel: 718.760.6218
Tournament Manager
Transportation...........................................Tel: 718.760.6300
F. Skip Gilbert.............................................Tel: 914.696.7234
Fax: 718.593.8207 Wilson Racquet Stringing Service........Tel: 718.760.6284
U.S. Davis Cup/Fed Cup Women’s Locker Rooms
Jeff Ryan.....................................................Tel: 718.760.6287 Arthur Ashe Stadium....................Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047
Chase Center...................................Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319
USTA Billie Jean King
National Tennis Center..........................Tel: 718.760.6200
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Hotels
Chief Operating Officer Grand Hyatt...............................................Tel: 212.883.1234
Daniel Zausner..........................................Tel: 718.760.6379 Fax: 212.697.3772
WTA............................................................Tel: 718.760.6372 The Waldorf-Astoria...............................Tel: 212.355.3000
Fax: 718.593.8209 Fax: 212.872.7272
Wheelchair Competition, Tournament Director Le Parker Meridien...................................Tel: 212.245.5000
David Schobel............................................Tel: 718.760.6356 Fax: 212.307.1776
usopen.org usopen.org
10 | General Player information General Player information | 11 News from the US Open Revamped Player Dining Record US Open Purse The kitchen, food stations and cashier areas of the Player Dining The 2013 US Open will feature a record $34.3 million purse, with the men’s Room have all been completely refurbished. The menu has also been and women’s singles champions earning $2.6 million which is the largest changed in collaboration with dieticians and nutritionists within the payout in tennis history. The total purse includes at least a 37% increase sport industry, and will be available daily via the Players Only Web page for each round of the singles competitions, a 12.7% increase for the men’s (usopen.org/playersonly). and women’s doubles competitions and a 37.5% increase for the Qualifying Fitness Center Upgrades tournament. The round-by-round prize money breakdown is available via Based upon feedback from players, a PowerPlate machine and a more the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). comfortable athletic surface have been added to the Arthur Ashe Increased Meal Allowance/New Meal Allowance Card Stadium Fitness Center. The daily automated meal allowance for Qualifying and Main Draw Player Guest/Coach Seating at All Field Courts players has been increased from $35 to $50. In addition, each player All field courts will now feature a total of eight seats for player guests/ will receive a Meal Allowance Card (that is tied directly to the daily coaches. For those field courts with bleachers on the East side, the seats automated meal allowance on the player’s credential) that can be used will be located opposite the umpire chair, while the field courts without by the player or his/her credentialed representative toward the purchase bleachers will have the seats located behind the umpire chair on either of food for the player. side. These seats will be labeled “Preferred Seating” which means anyone Increased Per Diem can sit there, but player guests/coaches will have preferred status. The per diem for all Main Draw participants competing as professionals New Wheelchair Storage Location has been increased from $230 to $300 per day through the day of the Wheelchair Competition participants will now be able to store their player’s final competition, plus three days. The per diem for all Qualifying competition chairs in a secure tent near Court 17. players has also been increased from $115 to $150 per day through the day of the player’s final competition, plus two days. Upgraded Players Only Web page The new and improved Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly) features easier navigation and is also more smartphone and tablet friendly. In addition, the password protected area of the site will now include the practice court schedule for courts P1 – P5, the Match Information Display system and Match Analysis/Match Video for select 2012 and 2013 US Open matches. Players will receive their Players Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Registration. Schedule Changes The US Open has added a day to the tournament schedule for 2013 that will expand Finals Weekend into a four-day event and will impact all five Main Draw events. The Mixed Doubles Final is now scheduled for Friday, the Women’s Doubles Final for Saturday, the Men’s Doubles and Women’s Singles Final for Sunday and the Men’s Singles Final on Monday. Qualifying Tournament Broadcast on CBS Sports Network For the second year, CBS Sports Network is scheduled to air 24 hours of coverage from Courts 11 and 17 over the four days of US Open qualifying. The US Open is the only Grand Slam that broadcasts any portion of the qualifying event. Match Analysis/Match Video The US Open will supply a complimentary player match USB flash drive for all televised singles and doubles matches played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 11, 13 and 17. Players can also view the same information that is on flash drive within 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
12 | General Player information General Player information | 13
US Open Online Credential System US Open National Playoffs
Everyone requesting a credential for the 2013 US Open (including all The winners of the US Open National Playoffs men’s and women’s
players, guests, coaches, etc.) will be required to apply via the US Open singles events will once again receive Wild Cards into the 2013 US
Online Credential System. Paper applications will no longer be available Open Qualifying, while winners of the US Open National Playoffs mixed
or accepted. Those under 18 years of age will also need to submit a doubles event will receive a Wild Card into the 2013 US Open Mixed
secondary form (please see the “Credential Application Form” section Doubles competition. The US Open Mixed Doubles competition will
for additional information). The Online Credential System is available via consist of 24 direct acceptances and eight Wild Cards.
the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly).
Anti-Doping
Online Forms All participants competing in the 2013 US Open are subject to
Players can request a Letter of Invitation or a Wild Card via online forms anti‑doping (drug testing) procedures imposed by the governing bodies
(pdfs will also be available) on the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/ of tennis and/or authorities outside the control of the US Open.
playersonly). The site will continue to include player‑related information
such as the Player Handbook, fact sheets, transportation details, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Presented by Hess (AAKD)
important dates/deadlines, discount offers and more. AAKD is a tennis and entertainment extravaganza staged by the USTA
Official Order of Play Available Online ONLY and the US Open. The event is a publicity vehicle to help the USTA
The schedule information phone-in system has been discontinued, so achieve its mission to “promote and develop the growth of tennis.”
the Official Order of Play will ONLY be available via the Players Only In conjunction with a player’s entry into the US Open, he/she is required,
Web page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players upon request by the USTA, to assist in some of the activities during
Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, which will be held Saturday, August 24, at the
Registration. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Microphones in Player Boxes Banking
For the fourth consecutive year, there will be microphones in the player The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has 12 Chase
boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium as an enhancement for our domestic automated teller machines (ATMs) on-site. Additional banking
television viewers. All replays will be shown on a delayed basis, and our services are provided by the Purser’s Office (see "Purser’s Office" for
television partners are not allowed to broadcast anything that would more information).
embarrass the player or his/her guests.
Player Interviews at ESPN Game Day Desk
The US Open will continue its practice of bringing select players to the
ESPN Game Day Desk in the South Plaza for live post-match interviews
on ESPN2.
usopen.org usopen.org
14 | General Player information General Player information | 15
Command Center (718.760.6264) Credentials are not transferable, and their appropriate use will be
Located on the Court Level of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the US Open strictly enforced.
Command Center is open 24 hours a day Saturday, August 17, through If a player wishes to name a guest on-site (provided that guest’s
Monday, September 9. The Command Center’s function is to handle attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in the US Open),
all security, fire/life safety or medical incidents (whether player or a Credential Application Form and a general release form must be
spectator related) that occur on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean completed and submitted to the Player Registration Office. The guest will
King National Tennis Center during the tournament. be given a grounds pass until the credential is approved (due to security
background checks, potential wait time is up to two business days).
Credentials (718.760.6350)
Working in cooperation with federal, state and local government As a courtesy to all players and for security reasons, unauthorized
agencies, the US Open is taking every reasonable step to ensure the individuals are not allowed in the Locker Rooms. In order to ensure
safety of everyone who enters the USTA Billie Jean King National this secure environment, anyone who has access to the Locker Rooms
Tennis Center. Part of this effort includes requiring each person will be required to show his/her credential to the security guard in
requesting a credential (including all players, player guests, coaches, order to gain entry into the Locker Rooms. Thank you in advance for
media, officials, staff, board members, tournament guests, broadcast your cooperation with this policy.
personnel, vendors, past champions, agents, sponsors and others) to
Main Draw and Wheelchair Competition Players
submit a Credential Application Form in advance of the tournament.
Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National
This form allows the appropriate authorities to conduct security Tennis Center, all player facilities, the US Open Club presented by
background checks on each applicant before a credential is issued. Emirates Airline and tournament shuttle bus* and car transportation,
subject to all regulations and procedures. Please note: Credentials
Players are strictly prohibited from requesting a credential for any
must be worn on the grounds at all times except when competing or
person(s) other than his/her coach, trainer, family members and
practicing. The credential is for the player’s personal use only, is subject
bona fide guests whose attendance is directly related to his/her
to all credential terms and conditions issued by the US Open and/or its
participation in the 2013 US Open. 2013 US Open Player Guest
representatives and is not transferable.
Credentials may only be used for legitimate player guests (no resale
or transfer by player guest), and player may not receive any direct Credentials will automatically expire for players, their guest(s), coach
financial or other benefit as consideration. The USTA will hold each and trainer two days following the player’s elimination from the
player responsible for any sale, purchase or transfer of his/her 2013 tournament. Extensions can be granted on a case-by-case basis if the
US Open Coach/Trainer/Player Guest Credentials under the Grand player makes the request in person.
Slam Code of Conduct and may also revoke player’s Coach/Trainer/ Coaches and Guests
Player Guest Credential privileges immediately and in the future. Main Draw players receive three (3) guest credentials (all subject to
The USTA will hold players responsible for the behavior of anyone application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly
receiving a credential at their request. Credentials are issued for the related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access
sole use of the individual identified on the credential and may not be to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service. One (1) of
transferred, exchanged or provided to any other person for any reason. these three (3) credentials may be assigned to a coach with access
The player’s credential is included in his/her welcome packet. Coaches to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker Rooms” for more
and guests will need to present a valid government-issued photo ID information), and one (1) credential may be assigned to a private
to collect their credentials in the Player Registration Office located trainer/physio with access to the Fitness Center (please note that all
just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A. Players private coaches and trainers/physios must be recognized by the ATP
must specifically designate their guest(s) and coach(es) to Player World Tour or WTA). Seeded Main Draw Singles and Doubles players
Registration, but do not need to accompany them to collect their receive one (1) additional guest credential.
credentials. However, player guest/coach/trainer credentials cannot be Qualifying players receive two (2) guest credentials (all subject to
collected until the player has picked up his/her credential. Players are application approval and provided that guest’s attendance is directly
required to sign the appropriate 2013 US Open Player Legal Consent related to the player’s participation in the US Open) that allow access
Waiver and Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information to the Player Lounge and tournament shuttle bus service during the
Form before their credentials will be released by Player Registration. Qualifying event. One (1) of these two (2) credentials may be assigned
The issuance of credentials is subject to the prior approval of the USTA, to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see “Locker
and such credentials can be withheld or revoked at any time for any Rooms” for more information).
reason at the sole discretion of the USTA and/or its representatives. Wheelchair Competition participants receive three (3) guest
Everyone must wear his/her credential at all times displayed credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that
appropriately and prominently, and abide by all credential terms guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in
and conditions issued by the US Open and/or its representatives. the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and tournament
* Please note: Shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible.
usopen.org usopen.org
16 | General Player information General Player information | 17
shuttle bus service. One (1) of these three (3) credentials may be (usopen.org/playersonly) by Friday, August 9. Only the player
assigned to a coach with access to the appropriate Locker Room (see guest(s) nominated (and approved) will be eligible to receive a player
"Locker Rooms" for more information). guest credential. Guest credentials are limited solely to those guests
whose attendance is directly related to the player’s participation in
Coaches/trainers/physios who have access to the Locker Room will
the US Open Junior Championships. Additional guest credentials
be required to display his/her credential to the security guard in
will not be issued. Grounds passes will be distributed directly to
order to gain entry into the Locker Room.
players beginning Saturday, August 31; it is the player’s responsibility
Players Transitioning from the US Open to the US Open Juniors to distribute these to his/her guest(s). Please note: Player guest
Credentials for the US Open Junior Championships will not be available credentials may not be transferred or exchanged.
until Thursday, August 29, for Qualifying players or Saturday, August 31,
Credentials will automatically expire for Junior Main Draw players,
for Main Draw players. However, Junior players who participated in the
their guest(s) and/or coach one (1) day following the player’s complete
professional Qualifying and/or professional Main Draw can request
elimination from the tournament. Credentials for guests of Junior
to receive their US Open Junior credential in advance of these dates.
Qualifying players will expire Saturday, August 31.
Please note: All Juniors who compete in professional Qualifying and/
or professional Main Draw are subject to all policies and procedures Champions Invitational Players
regarding credential activation/de-activation related to those events. All Champions Invitational participants receive two (2) guest
credentials (all subject to application approval and provided that
Requests for the early release of a US Open Junior credential may only
guest’s attendance is directly related to the player’s participation
be granted by the US Open Junior Championships Tournament Director
in the US Open) that allow access to the Player Lounge and
on a case-by-case basis if the player makes the request in person.
tournament shuttle bus service.
If the early release of a US Open Junior credential is granted, the player
Champions Invitational participants who are also members of the
must surrender his/her professional credential to the Player Registration
US Open Final 8 Club receive one (1) additional guest credential.
Office in order to receive the Junior credential. The same policy applies
to the guest(s) and/or coach of the player who must also surrender their Please note: Champions Invitational participants may not
credentials to the Player Registration Office before the Junior credentials credential a coach.
can be issued. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Electronic Line Calling
It is important to note that once a Junior credential has been issued, Electronic Line Calling will be used as an officiating aid in Arthur Ashe
whether for a player, guest or coach, that credential’s access rights/ Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Court 17. Players
restrictions become effective immediately. will receive three incorrect challenges per set, and will receive one
US Open Junior Players additional challenge if the set goes to a tie-break. The 2013 Electronic
Credentials for Qualifying Junior players will not be available until Review Procedures will be available via the Players Only Web page
Thursday, August 29, while credentials for Main Draw Junior players and (usopen.org/playersonly) or in the Referee Office. Please note: Electronic
official federation coaches will not be available until Saturday, August 31. Line Calling is not available for Wheelchair Competition matches.
Credentials grant players access to the USTA Billie Jean King National
Tennis Center and are to be worn on the grounds at all times except Extreme Weather Policy
when competing or practicing. The credential is for the player’s personal The US Open reserves the right to implement an extreme weather
use only, is subject to all credential terms and conditions issued by the policy. Copies of the 2013 policy are available in the Referee Office or
US Open and/or its representatives and is not transferable. via the Players Only Web page (usopen.org/playersonly).
Credentials will automatically expire for Junior players, their guest(s)
and coach one (1) day following the player’s complete elimination from
the tournament.
US Open Junior Coaches and Guests
All Main Draw US Open Junior competitors and official federation
coaches (only one official coach per federation) will be issued a credential.
Each Main Draw and Qualifying US Open Junior player receives two
(2) player guest credentials (all subject to application approval). Main
Draw players may assign one (1) of their credentials as a private coach.
Main Draw players also receive one (1) grounds pass (which can be
collected daily at the Player Registration Office).
All players must submit a 2013 US Open Junior Championships
Guest Nomination Form available via the Players Only Web page
usopen.org usopen.org18 | General Player information General Player information | 19
Fitness Center generated from player travel to the event as well as from the
Located on the third floor of the Arthur Ashe Stadium player facilities, fuel consumed on-site at the 2013 US Open.
the Fitness Center contains a new PowerPlate machine, state-of-the-art • Earlier this year, the USTA joined the other three Grand Slam
cardio, strength and conditioning equipment, as well as free weights. tournaments to begin collaborating on sustainability issues
Hours: with the goal of making the four major tournaments models
for social responsibility throughout the world.
Saturday, August 17 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday, August 25 • GDF Suez, the US Open’s energy provider, will supply
Monday, August 26 – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Green-e Certified wind Renewable Energy Certificates to
Monday, September 9 offset the electricity consumption during the 2013 US Open.
• Compost made from the 2012 US Open is feeding the plants
Multi-use quiet rooms are available and can be reserved through the around the site at the 2013 US Open.
head trainer in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms, respectively.
Hotels
Please note: Junior players will have access to the Chase Center Fitness
The official hotels are listed as follows. Rates and details are per
Center, but not the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center.
arrangements by the respective associations.
Gambling USTA
The USTA has a zero tolerance policy on gambling, match fixing and the Grand Hyatt Tel: 212.883.1234
communication of sensitive information that may affect the outcome 109 East 42nd Street Fax: 212.697.3772
of any US Open match. The USTA will fully investigate any and all New York, NY 10017
reported violations.
(1) Players are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, ATP World Tour
from wagering anything of value in connection with The Waldorf-Astoria Tel: 212.355.3000
the 2013 US Open; 301 Park Avenue Fax: 212.872.7272
New York, NY 10022
(2) Players are strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others,
from offering or receiving anything of value to or from WTA
any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in the Le Parker Meridien Tel: 212.245.5000
2013 US Open; 118 West 57th Street Fax: 212.307.1776
(3) Individuals are subject to all rules and regulations as outlined in the New York, NY 10019
Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program; and
Internet
(4) Any violation of these rules and regulations will subject a player The IBM Cyber Court is located in the Player Lounge and provides
to the sanctions as provided in the 2013 Official Grand Slam Rule players with complimentary Internet access.
Book and the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.
Hours:
Grand Slam Committee Director (718.760.6238) Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bill Babcock’s office is located in the Player Lounge. Sunday, August 18
Grand Slam Supervisors (718.593.8242) Monday, August 19 – 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Andi Egli Andrew Jarrett Melanie Tabb Sunday, September 8
Stefan Fransson Donna Kelso Pam Whytcross Monday, September 9 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Soeren Friemel Wayne McKewen
The Player Lounge will continue to have access to a wireless network
Green Initiatives enabling those with laptops equipped with a wireless network card
We’d like to thank you for your contributions which helped make the to connect to the Internet. A technician will be available in the Player
2012 US Open one of the most environmentally friendly ever! Last year Lounge to assist with a one-time registration required to access the
we diverted 47% of US Open waste from landfills, donated 13.6 tons wireless network.
of food to local organizations, and even composted 155 tons of food
waste—just to name a few. We hope to make even more progress this Please be advised that Web filtering technology will be utilized on-site
year with some of our new initiatives for 2013: at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to restrict access to
Internet gambling sites via the USTA network.
• The Natural Resources Defense Council will supply 605
metric tons of carbon offsets to offset the carbon emissions
usopen.org usopen.org20 | General Player information General Player information | 21
Interview Rooms As a courtesy to all players and for security reasons, unauthorized
Three interview rooms are located in the Media area of Arthur Ashe individuals are not allowed in the Locker Rooms. In order to ensure
Stadium with an additional three areas for one-on-one interviews located this secure environment, anyone who has access to the Locker Rooms
in the West Media Workroom. A US Open representative will escort will be required to show his/her credential to the security guard in
players to the appropriate interview room. Post-match press conferences order to gain entry into the Locker Rooms. Thank you in advance for
are mandatory. your cooperation with this policy.
Lockers will be assigned by the Locker Room attendant. All valuables
Julien Farel Salon (718.760.6200 x3021)
should be checked with the attendant. The US Open is not
Complimentary hair styling, manicure and pedicure services are
responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
available for all Main Draw players courtesy of Julien Farel Salon.
The salon is located on the third floor of the Player Facilities. Please note: Members of the media do not have access to the
Locker Rooms.
Hours:
Saturday, August 24 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm The taking of photographs or video footage of any kind is prohibited in
Sunday, September 8 all Locker Rooms. This prohibition applies to the use of all equipment
having the capability of capturing such photos or footage, including but
Monday, September 9 10:00 am – 4:00 pm not limited to mobile phones.
Kids’ Court (718.760.6313) Mail
Located behind the Wilson racquet stringing area, Kids’ Court will For security reasons, all mail and packages for players must be sent
be open Monday, August 26, through Sunday, September 8, from directly to the respective player hotels. The USTA Billie Jean King
10:30 am to 7:00 pm and Monday, September 9, from 3:30 pm until the National Tennis Center will not accept player mail or packages.
conclusion of the match to accommodate the children of Main Draw, Players can drop any outgoing mail at the Players Services Desk
Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational players. Kids’ Court (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office).
is able to accommodate a maximum of 15 children at a time, ages six
months to five years, on a first-come, first-served basis. Match Analysis
The US Open will supply a complimentary player match USB flash
Laundry Services drive for all televised singles and doubles matches played in Arthur
The US Open provides complimentary laundry service for players only Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Courts 11,
from Tuesday, August 20, through Sunday, September 8. All player 13 and 17. Singles matches will include video as well as match analysis
laundry should be dropped off in the Locker Room by 7:00 am and can statistics, while doubles matches will be video only. Flash drives will be
be picked up after 5:00 pm. The US Open is not responsible for lost, available at the Player Services Desk approximately two hours after the
stolen or damaged items. completion of the match.
Locker Rooms Players can also view the same information that is on the flash drive
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). Players will receive their Players Only
Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5220 username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from Player
Women’s Locker Rooms Registration. Players will also be able to view the match analysis for
Arthur Ashe Stadium Tel: 718.760.6200 x3047 their televised singles matches from the 2012 US Open that were
Chase Center Tel: 718.760.6200 x5319 played on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand
and Courts 11, 13 and 17.
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features Locker
Rooms in Arthur Ashe Stadium as well as the Chase Center located Match Information Displays
by the East Gate. Access to the Men’s Locker Room is restricted to Match Information Displays are located in several player areas
credentialed Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition and including the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms, Chase Center
Champions Invitational male players and their credentialed coaches Locker Rooms, Player Lounge and Player Dining Room. The Displays
(Champions Invitational participants may not credential a coach), and provide the daily Official Order of Play and track the activities on
others as deemed appropriate by the US Open. Access to the Women’s each court including when players are called for a match, current as
Locker Room is restricted to credentialed Qualifying, Main Draw, well as completed scores and matches that could potentially change
Wheelchair Competition and Champions Invitational female players courts. Any changes to the Official Order of Play will be noted on the
only, and others as deemed appropriate by the US Open; no coaches, Displays as well as in the “crawl” along the bottom of the screen. The
private trainers/physios or family members are allowed in the Women’s Displays are an official source of information, especially in the event of
Locker Room. The Chase Center Locker Rooms accommodate all Junior inclement weather, and players are encouraged to reference them daily.
competitors and the coaches of all Women and Junior competitors.
usopen.org usopen.org22 | General Player information General Player information | 23
Players can also access the Match Information Display system within Given the amount of time professional tennis players spend in the sun,
the password protected area of the US Open Players Only Web the US Open hopes all players will take advantage of this important
page (usopen.org/playersonly). Players will receive their Players medical service.
Only username and PIN upon collection of their credentials from
The First Aid Station in Arthur Ashe Stadium (see map on
Player Registration.
pages 48 – 49) is staffed by a nurse, doctor and paramedics, and is
Match Preparation available to provide medical care to all non‑players including family
It is the player’s responsibility to be ready when his/her match is called, members, coaches and guests.
and all players should be on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National
National Federations
Tennis Center when the match preceding his/hers begins. When paged
The US Open will accommodate Captains of current Davis Cup and Fed
(approximately 30 minutes before the anticipated match starting
Cup World Group and World Team Cup national teams, as designated
time), players should report immediately to the Player Operations
by their national federation and confirmed by the ITF, with a credential
Desk (located inside the Player Entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium) to
providing access to shuttle bus transportation, the USTA Billie Jean
meet their Player Escort and obtain their court assignment. Players will
King National Tennis Center grounds and Player Lounge. All credential
not be sent to the court until it is deemed ready for play. Players should
processes/restrictions apply (see “Credentials” for more information).
go to their assigned court together and must be accompanied by a
Player Escort. Parking
All Junior matches will be called from the Junior Tournament Desk Seeded Singles players have access to Lot A, and seeded Doubles
located in the Chase Center. players have access to Lot B, provided they show their credential to
the traffic police and lot attendant. All other Main Draw players have
Medical Services (718.760.6325) access to Lots E and F by showing their credential to the lot attendant.
The Director, US Open Player Medical Services, is Dr. Michael Yorio, Please note: In all instances, the player must be in the car.
Attending Physician, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of
Please be advised that heavy traffic and lengthy delays are
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in
anticipated due to New York Mets home games taking place Friday,
Lake Success, NY. In addition to Dr. Yorio, an orthopedic surgeon and
August 23 through Thursday, August 29 and Monday, September 9.
a primary care physician are available on-site during play. Further, a
Players are urged to allow extra time when traveling by car to/from
team of medical consultants spanning all specialties, including imaging
the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
studies, are “on call” at the direction of Dr. Yorio.
Medical care is available to players in the Player Treatment Area, Pets
which is located within the Arthur Ashe Stadium Locker Rooms. When No animals will be allowed on court (either match or practice) or in
necessary, medical care can be provided in other designated treatment the Locker Rooms, Treatment/Training rooms, Player Dining Room or
areas. However, only credentialed members of the US Open Player any other area where food is served. In areas where pets are allowed,
Medical Services staff are authorized to treat players in the Player animals must be restrained by leash or carry case. The animal’s owner
Treatment Area and other designated treatment areas. Players with is expected to clean up after his/her pet. Failure to comply with any of
private trainers/physios may utilize one of the multi-use quiet rooms these rules will result in the animal being banned from the USTA Billie
in the Arthur Ashe Stadium Fitness Center (see “Fitness Center” for Jean King National Tennis Center, and can result in the forfeiture of
more information). Due to confidentiality reasons, only players can be player and/or player guest credentials.
treated in the Player Treatment Area.
Player Dining Room
Hours: The Player Dining Room is located next to the Player Lounge and is
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm available to Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair Competition and
Monday, August 19 Champions Invitational players and their credentialed guests. Each
player will receive an automated meal allowance on his/her credential
Tuesday, August 20 – Open one hour prior to the start of as well as a Meal Allowance Card that may be used by the player or
Friday, August 23 play until the end of the last match his/her credentialed representative towards the purchase of food for
Saturday, August 24 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm the player. Please note the Meal Allowance Card is tied directly to the
Sunday, August 25 daily automated meal allowance on the player’s credential and is not a
Monday, August 26 – Open one hour prior to the start of supplemental/additional meal allowance.
Monday, September 9 play until the end of the last match The daily meal allowance for Qualifying, Main Draw, Wheelchair
Competition and Champions Invitational participants is $50.
As part of the US Open’s medical care for players, a board-certified
dermatologist will be providing free skin cancer screenings in the Player A player’s daily meal allowance (whether on the player’s credential
Treatment Area on Tuesday, August 27, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. or via the Meal Allowance Card) will end the day of his/her complete
usopen.org usopen.org24 | General Player information General Player information | 25
elimination (Singles and Doubles) from the tournament. This automated Thursday, August 29, while Junior Main Draw registration begins
meal allowance is valid at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Saturday, August 31. Wheelchair Competition registration begins
Center only, and may be used at most concession areas as well as the Tuesday, September 3, and Champions Invitational registration begins
Player Dining Room. Player guests and coaches must purchase their Monday, September 2. All players must officially register prior to their
own food. first match by completing and signing the appropriate 2013 US Open
Legal Consent Waiver and Authorization for Release of Protected
Hours:
Health Information Form. The Player Registration Office is located just
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm outside Arthur Ashe Stadium adjacent to Parking Lot A.
Sunday, August 18
Hours:
Monday, August 19 – 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday, September 5 Saturday, August 17 – 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Monday, August 19
Friday, September 6 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, August 20 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 7 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Thursday, September 5
Sunday, September 8 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Hours for the final four days of the tournament will be posted.
Monday, September 9 12:00 - 5:30 pm
Player Representatives
Player Merchandise Discount The ATP World Tour and WTA offices are located in the Player Lounge.
All players will receive a 30% discount off all US Open Collection ATP World Tour WTA
merchandise purchased at the Octagon (located between Arthur Player Representatives Player Relations
Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums) starting Tuesday, August 20, (718.760.6200 x2059) (718.760.6372)
and the South Plaza store located beneath the Heineken Red Star Café Miro Bratoev Laura Ceccarelli
starting Monday, August 26, both through the end of the tournament. Konstantin Haerle Gaby Duch
In addition, the South Plaza store will open 30 minutes prior to gates Thomas Schrader Neil Robinson
opening (normally 10:00 am) exclusively for player shopping. The
player will need to present his/her credential and pay for the items Player Services Desk (718.760.6205)
purchased in order to receive the discount. The Player Services Desk is located in the Player Lounge. Concierge
staff will provide assistance in making each player’s stay at the
Player Operations Desk (718.760.6218) US Open and in New York City as enjoyable as possible. They can
The Player Operations Desk is located inside the Player Entrance to recommend dining and entertainment options as well as help with
Arthur Ashe Stadium. Daily schedules of play will be posted, including reservations, and have arranged special discounts and offers at select
first match starting times with all others on a “followed by” basis (see restaurants, theatres and New York area attractions.
“Match Preparation” for more information).
Board games, foreign language newspapers/magazines, playing
Player Registration (718.760.6350) cards, player match USB drives and US Open Final 8 Club tickets (see
The Player Registration Office will be open daily starting Saturday, "Tickets" for more information) are also available at the Player Services
August 17, at 8:00 am. Please note: The USTA Billie Jean King National Desk, as are notary services and an outgoing mail drop for players
Tennis Center will not be accessible to players for registration or (postage stamps can be purchased in the Purser’s Office).
practice prior to this date. Junior Qualifying registration begins Travel agent services are provided throughout the tournament
(Qualifying and Main Draw) by American Express Travel
(718.760.6204), also located at the Player Services Desk.
Hours:
Saturday, August 17 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 18
Monday, August 19 – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday, September 5
Friday, September 6 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 7
Sunday, September 8 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, September 9 12:00 – 6:00 pm
usopen.org usopen.orgYou can also read
