DIRECTV’s U.S. Open Experience a Grand Slam with Tennis Fans

The field is wide open for the 2009 U.S. Open, with some of tennis’s biggest names battling it out for the title in this season’s final Grand Slam.  And DIRECTV is the place for the best coverage at Flushing Meadows Park, New York.

Roger Federer is sailing in after claiming his first hard-court victory this year in Cincinnati.  And Andy Roddick, despite a nagging hip injury, snagged a spot in the finals at the Legg Mason Classic just a few weeks ago.  If the cards fall as predicted, and Roddick can unhinge Serbian powerhouse Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals, Roddick may just get a rematch with Federer following the American’s defeat after the thrilling 30-game five-set final at Wimbledon.

And let’s not forget the ladies.  The world is watching top-seeded Dinara Safina to see if she can hold it together when the going gets tough.  The Russian has become one of the best players on the tour without a Grand Slam title – and she has her emotions to blame.  With final-round chokes costing her three titles, and an embarrassing meltdown at Roland Garros, she’ll need a strong dose of mental energy to face some of the tough challengers ahead.

Serena Williams may not have drawn the top spot, but there’s no question she’s the best player in women’s tennis. The second-seed ranking will only rouse her competitive spirit and spur her toward the finals. And can Venus leapfrog her way to the semifinals for yet another Williams sister showdown?  We’ll have to wait and see.

If you can’t make it to the Big Apple to catch the tournament, don’t worry, because there’s no better way to watch all the excitement than on DIRECTV satellite TV.  With six dedicated channels of U.S. Open coverage, you won’t miss a minute of the heart-pounding action.  Plus, with last year’s introduction of the DIRECTV U.S. Open Mix Channel, spectators can watch all six channels on one screen, including one channel carrying the network broadcast, plus five channels of outer-court coverage.

And for all those McEnroe-channeling-umpire-bashing diehards out there, DIRECTV HD is the only way you can tell if the ball was really over the line.  With its incredibly rich picture and sound, the satellite TV provider’s high-definition service offers an unbeatable U.S. Open experience.  If you don’t have it, get it before the tournament ends.

Throw in the Match Guide, Recent Results Scoreboard, and the interactive Men’s and Women’s Draw charts, and suddenly your living room is better than any seat in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Join DIRECTV’s U.S. Open Experience by calling Direct Star TV today.  The action begins Monday, August 31.