The tennis calendar year reaches its culmination with the US Open. This tournament has been held in New York annually since 1881 and is the final stage of the four major Grand Slams. For American players, it is the most prestigious event of all, with the greatest men and women athletes seeking to finish the year strong. Meanwhile, many underdogs consider it an opportunity to break into the elite ranks. Even though it’s an old tournament, the pros only began competing in it during the 1968 season. However, over nearly six decades, the US Open became a staple of the...