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Chapter 1

From Newport grass to Queens concrete

Chapter 2

The Colosseum of Queens

Chapter 3

Trailblazers and historic triumphs

Chapter 4

Beyond the baseline

YOUR GOAL

Master of The US Open

Ch 2 · The Colosseum of Queens
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diego Why the courts turned blue

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diego Arthur Ashe Stadium

Floating like a giant umbrella in the blue, It shuts out the rain to let the game play through.

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diego Engineering the giant retractable roof

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Why the courts turned blue

diego In 2005, the US Open changed its court color from green to blue to help players and viewers track the ball.

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Engineering the giant retractable roof

diego A massive retractable roof was added to Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2016 to prevent rain delays.

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Queens Court Rally
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diego Play the Queens Court Rally game and experience the tennis excitement of the US Open in New York. Test your skills on the virtual court today.

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Fun Fact

Arthur Ashe Stadium: The stadium's 6,500-ton retractable roof is supported by eight massive steel columns positioned completely outside the stadium's footprint.

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Glossary
stadium (noun)
A large, typically roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators, used for sports events. Designed in 1923 by Kenneth MacKenzie Murchison, this Queens venue hosted the national tennis championships until 1977.

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Gossip

Where would you prefer to sit at Arthur Ashe Stadium?

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Quiz

Which electronic review system, first introduced to Grand Slam tennis at the 2006 US Open, allows players to challenge line calls?

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diego The world's largest tennis stadium

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Quiz

Approximately how many minutes does it take for Arthur Ashe Stadium's retractable roof to fully close?

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diego The electric energy of night sessions

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Quiz

What year did the US Open introduce night sessions under lights, a major first for Grand Slam tennis?

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Quiz

In 2005, the US Open transitioned its courts to what specific shade of blue to improve ball visibility?

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Quiz

Arthur Ashe Stadium is named after which legendary tennis player?

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Quiz

What is the name of the secondary stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, known for its intimate, rowdy atmosphere?

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Quiz

What is the approximate seating capacity of Arthur Ashe Stadium, making it the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world?

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Quiz

In which year was the massive retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium completed?

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