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What is the name of the major tennis tournament held annually in New York?
Answer
US Open
The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, New York. Established in 1881, the US Open is the final Grand Slam of the calendar year, typically held in late August and early September. The tournament is known for its hard courts, large crowds, and rigorous competition. The US Open was the first Grand Slam to offer equal prize money to men and women champions, starting in 1973.
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The US Open was the first Grand Slam to offer equal prize money to male and female champions, beginning in 1973.
Other options people guess
- French Open
- Wimbledon
- Australian Open
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- tennis
- grand-slam
- usa
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