The "US Open" is the second-oldest annual major tennis tournament. The tennis tournament was first held in 1881 in New York, USA, four years after Wimbledon. From 1884 to 1911, the tournament winner automatically advanced to the following year's final, increasing their chances of retaining the champion title. Professional tennis players began competing in the "US Open" tournament in 1968, marking the start of the open era. The "US Open" is one of four Grand Slam competitions. Since 1987, it has been the season's fourth and final Grand Slam, beginning on the last Monday of August and lasting two weeks....