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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 31: A general view of Arthur Ashe Stadium during the Women’s Singles third round match between Naomi Osaka of Japan and Cori Gauff of the United States on day six of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 31: A general view of Arthur Ashe Stadium during the Women’s Singles third round match between Naomi Osaka of Japan and Cori Gauff of the United States on day six of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
It’s time for the final Grand Slam event of the year, and players are all set to compete at the US Open 2021. It is one of the most looked forwarded tournaments on the Tour, held in the city of New York.
As the US Open 2021 is around the corner, we take a closer look into the details of this event. Many companies sponsor this event as it grabs a lot of attention. The official partners are American Express and Chase banking organizations, followed by leading airline Emirates and investment banking company J.P. Morgan. Wilson and ESPN are in association too.
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Dominic Thiem of Austria celebrates with championship trophy after winning in a tie-breaker during his Men’s Singles final match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on Day Fourteen of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Some of the world’s leading companies are associated with US Open 2021
Luxury companies such as Rolex and Mercedes EQ are associated with this event. In addition, companies such as Deloitte, IBM, Evian, and Ralph Lauren are sponsors too. IHG Hotels and Resorts, Heinekin, Grey Goose, Lavazza, The New York Times, Tiffany & Co. are other leading organizations that associate themselves with this tournament.
The US Open 2021 begins on the 30th of August and will go on till the 12th of September. However, this year the event won’t be graced by the legendary figures, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Sadly, defending champion Dominic Thiem was the latest player to join the list of absentees.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball in the second set during her Women’s Singles final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Day Thirteen of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
However, big names such as Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev will be seen competing for the ultimate prize. In the women’s competition, defending champion Naomi Osaka and World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will be the star names. Also, 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is expected to compete in this event.
Fans are expected to be allowed to watch the match from the stadiums. Last year, players competed behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 crisis. In conclusion, the final Grand Slam of the season promises to be an enthralling affair.
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