By Tracy Zwick

It’s the time of year Upper West Side tennis fans have been waiting for: the US Open launches Monday, August 18th, and UWSers will have access to all the action, much of it free this week, via the subway or the LIRR. Here’s how to get there, what to see and do once you’re on the grounds, some new offerings for 2025, and a peek at some UWSers who make sure the tournament lives up to its branding: “Spectacular Awaits.”

Follow WSR during the tournament to learn more about UWSers you’ll see in prime time and others who work behind the scenes. Local legend Aleksander Kovacevic, currently ranked 62nd in the world, is competing again in the tournament’s main draw (which begins August 24 and ends September 7), while Columbia’s number 1 player, NCAA Champion Michael Zheng, will t

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