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Sep 2024
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From TV Deals to Fan Week: Stacey Allast...

Served with Andy Roddick
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The US Open had it's biggest year yet this year (2024). This success showed the amount of interest, investment, and innovation going into tennis. Andy Roddick talked with US Open Tournament Director, Stacey Allaster, to talk all things US Open; the growth of the tennis since 2020, scheduling problems, TV deals, and she shares some exciting expansions the US Open will be making to it's grounds.


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