US Open facts and figures
The 2008 US Open is just about to start so lets revise some quick facts and figures about the women's competition at this tournament.
2007 champions
- Singles: Justine Henin (Belgium)
Most US Open titles
- All competitions: Margaret Osborne duPont (U.S.) 25 (three
singles, 13 doubles, nine mixed doubles)
- Women's singles: Molla B. Mallory (Norway) 8
Youngest singles winner
- Tracy Austin (U.S.) in 1979, aged 16 years, eight months, 28
days
Oldest winner
- Molla B. Mallory (Norway) in 1926, aged 42 (singles)
Most appearances
- Chris Evert (U.S.) 113, from 1971-89
2008 Prize money
- Women's singles: $1,500,000
- Women's doubles: $420,000
- Mixed doubles: $150,000
Here you can see the draw for the 2008 US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year which will last until September 7. (source: Reuters)
