U.S. Open kicks off with fan week

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, kicked off on Monday with the start of Fan Week.

Thousands of tennis enthusiasts flocked to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Corona Park, Queens, New York City, to enjoy the festivities.

During Fan Week, attendees can watch qualifying matches and practice sessions, and particip