(CNN) It all began at the Newport Casino Club on Rhode Island way back in 1881 and since 1978 the US Open has been held at Flushing Meadows.
The last grand slam of the season has been contested on grass, clay as well as the current hard courts but only one player has won the title on all three surfaces.
This year marks another milestone for the tournament as the Arthur Ashe Stadium gets a roof for the first time — making rain delays a thing of the past.
Who will be victorious this year? Will Novak Djokovic win again or is Andy Murray set to complete a golden summer? Can Serena Williams finally surpass Steffi Graf and win her 23rd grand slam title? One thing's for sure, the German tennis legend is rooting for the American.
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