From Newport grass to Queens concrete
The Colosseum of Queens
Trailblazers and historic triumphs
Beyond the baseline
YOUR GOAL
Master of The US Open
diego US Open 1973 Pay Equality
Equal pay on the court today (yeah, today!) / History made in a brand new way (all the way!)
diego In 1973, the US Open became the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to men and women.
diego Arthur Ashe won the inaugural US Open in 1968, becoming the first Black man to win a Grand Slam singles title.
diego Match tennis legends with their historic victories to discover how they shaped the US Open.
Billie Jean King: The entire US Open tennis facility was renamed in honor of Billie Jean King in 2006 to recognize her fight for equality.
A person who is the first to do something, especially in a new field or activity. Althea Gibson broke barriers in 1950 as the first African American player to compete in the tournament.
In 1957, Althea Gibson made history as the first Black player to win the U.S. National Championships. Who presented her with the trophy?
Why was Arthur Ashe unable to accept the $14,000 first-place prize money when he won the inaugural US Open in 1968?
In 1973, the US Open became the first Grand Slam to offer equal prize money. Who led this historic campaign by threatening a boycott?
Which player holds the Open Era record for the most US Open women's singles titles, with a total of six?
In 2001, Venus and Serena Williams played in the first prime-time women's Grand Slam final. How many TV viewers did it attract?
Who is the youngest player ever to win a US Open singles title, doing so at age 16 in 1979?