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How to Get Tickets to the 2010 US Open

The 2010 US Open is right around the corner—we’re talking about tennis not golf—which means the summer is coming to an end. It’s kind of like the grand finale of the summer sports season, and just like every other year, the best in tennis are set to hit the courts between August 30 and September 12 in Queens.

Both the men and women will be looking to score a grand slam victory including the best of the best like Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Roger Federer, and Andy Roddick. So get your camera and autograph book ready before you head out to the courts.

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An Evening Of Baseball And The Goodyear Blimp At LaGuardia Airport

Hopping off a flight and returning to New York's LaGuardia Airport yesterday evening, we looked out of the terminal at a pinkening sky, enhanced by the high-wattage lights of both the Mets' Citi Field and the US Open's Arthur Ashe stadium.

We've shown you the same view before, but reversed: LaGuardia as seen from Citi Field. This time however, we have a few extra visitors: the moon, and the Goodyear Blimp. There's no doubt that LaGuardia greets its arrivals with some of the best scenery of the NY-area airports. Or would you rather watch the sun set behind Newark?

Bonus points: can you spot the plane on final approach, just about to head over the stadium?

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Celeb-Spotting Up a Grade at This Year's US Open

Is it just us, or has the US Open gotten a hell of a lot trendier in recent years?

In the past, courtside interviews were limited to country club celebs like Regis Philbin and Donald Trump. But this year, the stands have been full every day with A-listers like Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell and Common. Queens has never had it so good.

For further celeb-spotting, the US Open website has a day-by-day gallery of famous faces who have attended matches this year. As for tennis, the tournament wraps up this afternoon, with the Tropical Storm Hannah-delayed men's final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray.

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Where Is the US Open?

The US Open started today, and right this second, Rafael Nadal is beating Bjorn Phau in a first round matchup. Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva has already advanced to the second round. (Roger Federer plays tomorrow.)

We've already told you where to eat at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, but we were a little short on the other details. Plot a route on our map between the courts and nearby transportation options. Just don't, for the love of God, try to drive.

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· Public Transportation Options from NYC's MTA [Official Site]
· Olympic Champ Dementieva Opens with Win [AP, via Google]
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· Back of the Envelope Eating Guide: Where to Grub at the US Open [Jaunted]

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Back of the Envelope Eating Guide: Where to Grub at the US Open

Balearic babe Rafael Nadal was recently named the top tennis player in the world, but he may have to fight off the former number one, Roger Federer, at the US Open, which starts Monday. Don King--who is apparently still relevant!--is even promoting the potential final as the "Grapple in the Apple."

And while we're certainly interested in the tennis--especially after watching James Blake thump Federer in Beijing--there's plenty more happening out at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, including the all important question of where we'll grab a bite.

Luckily, Terminal 5 isn't the only spot in Queens with a bunch of intriguing dining options...

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Inside the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament

Anna likes Roger, Juliana likes Roddick.

For those of you headed to the U.S. Open for the "important matches" this week like tonight's match between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, we've put together a short list of what to expect.

Getting There
The tourney takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The best way to get there from Manhattan is of course the subway, specifically the Flushing-bound 7 train to Shea Stadium (which is next door to the center). Or you can take the LIRR to the Shea Stadium station. If you prefer to drive, parking costs $14.

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