LONDON, ENGLAND -- A year of intriguing grand slam tennis reaches a thrilling conclusion next week as the finest tennis players in the world gather in New York to contest the 2008 US Open tennis tournament.
Men's Singles Draw
The 2008 US Open will see Rafael Nadal make his first appearance in a grand slam as world number one. The 22 year old Spaniard stands on the verge of making tennis history by becoming the first player to claim three grand slams and an Olympic gold in a single season.
Standing in Nadal's way will be his great rival, Roger Federer, who has endured a dismal season and will be looking to claim a much needed victory in the tournament he has dominated for the past four years.
Many fans will also be looking out for a crop of talented newcomers at the 2008 US Open, including 19 year old Argentinian sensation Juan Martin del Potro, who has won four consecutive ATP tournaments in the run up to the tournament.
Meanwhile the British public will be looking for Andy Murray to realise his undoubted potential, and follow up his first ever Masters title in Cincinnati with a maiden grand slam victory.
Ladies' Singles Draw
With reigning champion Justine Henin retired from the game, and Maria Sharapova sidelined by a back injury, the ladies single draw promises to be open and competitive, with all of the top ten seeds capable of claiming the 2008 US Open title.
Serbia's Ana Ivanovic goes into the 2008 US Open as top seed and favourite in the 2008 US Open betting markets. After briefly relinquishing the number one ranking to compatriot Jelena Jankovic, Ivanovic has returned to the top of women's tennis and is well poised to improve on her 4th place finish at the 2007 US Open.
Serena Williams is priced second in US Open betting markets, ahead of older sister and Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams. Neither of the Williams sisters has claimed a US Open title since Serena Williams dethroned her elder sister as US Open champion in 2002.
Some of the hottest newcomers in the WTA will also be under the spotlight at the US Open, with the likes of Na Li and Dinara Safina capable of upsetting the tournament's top seeds.
About the US Open
For more information on the year's final grand slam tournament, visit the US Open tennis tournament website. Packed with useful information and resources for tennis fans, the US Open tennis tournament features daily news updates, player profiles and betting previews for each round of play.
As an affiliate of high street bookmaker William Hill, the US Open Tennis tournament is able to offer all tennis fans visiting the site a free $25 bet. The site also features a useful 2008 US Open betting guide to help visitors make the most of all the exciting US Open betting markets.
2008 US Open Betting
The US Open will present one of the final opportunities to bet on a major golf event in 2008. Tournament ante-post outright winner betting markets offer high odds, and can generate excellent payouts for golf fans capable of predicting form in this year's event.
Live US Open betting will be available for the duration of the tournament, allowing golf fans to place bets on the action as it unfolds on the greens and fairways of Oakland Hills Country Club.
About the US Open
Visit the US Open for more information on the year's final major. This comprehensive resource includes a guide to Oakland Hills Country Club, detailed player profiles and a look at the history of this great golf championship.
The US Open tennis tournament site is updated daily with the latest news from the tournament.
As the official partner of leading UK bookmaker William Hill, the US Open site provides additional focus on the excellent golf betting opportunities available during the tournament, with daily betting previews guiding users through each day's betting highlights.
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