The US Open is the final Grand Slam® tournament of the tennis season. As a privileged partner of world tennis, Rolex has been associated with this event since 2018.
Inaugurated in 1881, this tournament has been played on the hard surface at Flushing Meadows, New York, since 1978. Among the 17 competition courts is the largest in the world, Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a seating capacity of more than 23,500.
The US Open is known for its always electric ambience, a reflection of the city of New York itself, “the city that never sleeps.” At this vibrant, dynamic event – played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – plenty of action also unfolds in the stands, where spectators are not afraid to give, ahem, voice to their excitement.
During matches, the energy emanating from the fans, the court and the city at large converge to galvanize the players.
Amid this incandescent atmosphere, some US Open matches become legend, not only from this year’s play, but classic match-ups over the years. Bianca Andreescu’s 2019 win and Roger Federer’s five consecutive titles from 2004 to 2008 are etched in tennis-fan memory.
Among its other tennis Testimonees, Rolex counts a host of fellow US Open winners: Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Stefan Edberg, Pat Rafter, Justine Henin, Juan Martín del Potro, Angelique Kerber, Sloane Stephens, Bianca Andreescu and Dominic Thiem. In 2022, Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz added their names to this impressive list. They embody technical precision and the quest to become a better version of oneself.
In addition to Grand Slam excitement, the US Open is also fertile ground for innovation in the sport. From introducing the tiebreak and scheduling games at night, to implementing Hawk-Eye Live – a digital refereeing system that makes line calls immediately – every effort is made to ensure the tournament remains as compelling as ever and as modern as possible.
Since Rolex first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978, the brand has enjoyed a privileged relationship with tennis, one founded on shared values: the perpetual quest for excellence, a passion for precision and innovation, the elegance of movement, unwavering effort, a respect for tradition and the drive to always push beyond personal limits.
Over the years, Rolex has extended its involvement in the sport, becoming the Premium Partner of world tennis in both the men’s and women’s game.
The brand supports most of the major competitions, including all four Grand Slam® tournaments, the season-ending ATP and WTA Finals, the high-status ATP Masters and WTA 1000 tournaments, and the premier international team contests, the Davis Cup Finals and the Laver Cup.
As an Official Rolex Jeweler, Ben Bridge Jeweler is privileged to sell exquisite Rolex timepieces, like the ones worn by tennis champions. And as tennis fans ourselves, we warmly invite you to visit your local Ben Bridge store to not only discuss the excitement of the US Open, but to access our skills and technical know-how to help you make the choice of a lifetime with a Rolex watch that is perfect for your lifestyle, and reflects your passions.
