Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day
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The kick-off event at the US Open each year is Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.
Arthur Ashe was the first African American man to win a Grand Slam championship and be ranked #1 tennis player in the world. Off the court, he was active in many social causes and co-founded the National Junior Tennis Leaugue, which benefits from some of the proceeds of Arthur Ashe Kids Day. Ashe died of complications from AIDS on February 6, 1993.
Ashe had suffered a heart attack in 1979. He had contracted HIV during the blood transfusions that he needed during a heart operation.
On the US Open grounds a statue of Ashe is erected in his honor (pictured here).
2007 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, hosted by Daisy Fuentes and Quddus, will take place on August 25, 2007. This is a terrific event for families, where you can hear fabulous musicians, see exhibition tennnis matches, and take part in many other fun-filled activities.
The events take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
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Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Tickets
Admission is free to the activities, games and clinics on the outer courts from 10:00am to 1:00pm. You need to purchase tickets to watch the stadium show. General admission tickets are $10. Reserved loge tickets are $20.
The pre-show begins at 1:15pm with the actual Stadium Show taking place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
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Arthur Ashe Kids Day Entertainment
Special guest appearance by Tony Hawk. Exhibition tennis matches will feature Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and many others.
Other activities include the Hess Express obstacle course, Beat The Pro, Go Health Challenge, juggling workshop, face painting, hair braiding and much more.
For more information on Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day visit the USOpen.org.
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Photo courtesy of Wally Gobetz.