Fans attending the U.S. Open will have the chance to come face to face with tennis legends during question-and-answer sessions at Time Warner Cable Studios.
James Blake and Lindsay Davenport are among some of the boldface names to appear at the sessions, which are slated to take place from Sept. 1 through Sept. 9. The all-star lineup also includes Olympic medal winner Mary Joe Fernandez, Jim Courier, a former No. 1 world ranked player, and Michael Chang, who was the youngest French Open/Grand Slam Champion ever in 1989.
TWC Studios has a simulated control room feed of all televised match courts so visitors will still be able to see the on-court action while at the facility, located in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. As part of the this feature, guests can try out an interactive umpire chair with a “test your swing” component.
Time Warner Cable is serving as the WiFi sponsor for the games and will be providing the service free of charge for attendees. The telecommunications company is also offering tennis fans access to cellphone charging stations in its studio for the duration of the games.
The following is the weekly schedule for question-and-answer sessions with tennis pros:
Tuesday, Sept.1 – James Blake at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Michael Chang at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Mary Joe Fernandez at 12:15 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4 – Michael Chang at 1 p.m./Lindsay Davenport at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Jim Courier at 1 p.m./Michael Chang at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6 – Michael Chang at 4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 7 – Jim Courier at 1 p.m./Lindsay Davenport at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Mary Joe Fernandez at 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – James Blake at 1 p.m.
