USTA Officially Renames National Tennis Center In Honor Of Billie Jean King (2nd from r)

The renaming of the National Tennis Center in honor of Billie Jean King and the swan song of Andre Agassi are just two of the early story lines coming out of the U.S. Open, which begins today. Here are some others: Prince inks Maria Sharapova to a lifetime deal; many wonder whether Roger Federer will ever resonate in the U.S.; and instant replay makes its Grand Slam debut. Meanwhile, the ATP unveils a series of fan-friendly initiatives.

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