Thursday, August 16, 2007

Fun in the Sun at Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day

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Check out tennis superstars Serena Williams and Andy Roddick at this year’s Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day. Former MTV VJ’s Daisy Fuentes and Quddus will host the all-day event that includes fun interactive games, musical performances and free clinics for children and families. Music fans can jam to chart-topping performances by Lil Mama, Kat Deluna, Sean Kingston and The Jonas Brothers.

“Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is a great kick off to the US Open. It gives players involved a chance to have fun on the courts and interact with the young fans in the audience before we begin to compete for the biggest prize in tennis,” said Roddick, 2007 Arthur Ashe Institute for Health “Humanitarian Leadership Award” Winner. “The day provides us the opportunity to look back on the life and legacy of Arthur Ashe, and properly recognize and honor all that he has meant to the game of tennis.”

Date: Saturday, August 25th
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.
Price: $10 – $20
Purchase: 1.866.OPEN.TIX, usopen.org or at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center box office.