IT has been a year of good-byes in so many ways. From the murder of former heavyweight boxer Trevor Berbick to the deaths of Tiger Woods’ father Earl and even the great grey chaser Desert Orchid; sport has lost some of its greatest shapers, influences and heroes.

Andre Agassi got an extra day’s rest at the US Open as both the day and night sessions were cancelled due to bad weather.

The US Open will use blue tennis courts instead of green courts this year.

After a five-year absence, Andre Agassi has been lured back to the United States Davis Cup team.

THE fall-out from Jennifer Capriati’s controversial US Open victory over Serena Williams has re-opened the debate over the use of video replays to assist umpires at major tennis tournaments.

The United States Tennis Association have announced that for the first time in Grand Slam history, both the men’s and women’s singles champions at this year’s US Open will receive $1,000,000.