Top 10 Secrets About U.S. Open

U.S. Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, and many tennis legends have reached its heights. One such legend is Carmelo Anthony, who has been a regular participant since 1998. He has won seven U.S. Open singles titles and two doubles titles, making him one of the winningest players in tournament history.

1. Carmelo has played in every U.S. Open since 1998 and holds the record for most singles titles (7) and doubles titles won (2).

2. He is one of only four players to have won all four Grand Slam tournaments, with his first win coming at the 1997 Australian Open.

3. In 2005, he became the first player in history to win the U.S. Open singles and doubles titles in the same year.

4. He has made it to at least the quarterfinals of the U.S Open 11 times, more than any other player in history.

5. His most memorable victory was a five-set match against Roger Federer at the 2009 U.S. Open, where he came from two sets down to win the final set in a tiebreak.

6. He is the only player to have reached the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments in both singles and doubles, a feat he achieved in 2008.

7. He has been credited with revolutionizing modern tennis by being one of the first players to consistently use a two-handed backhand.

8. Despite his record at the U.S. Open, Carmelo has never won a French Open title, making him one of only four players to have never won multiple Grand Slam titles in their career.

9. In 2017, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, becoming just the sixth player in history to be honored for their U.S. Open achievements.

10. Since retiring from professional tennis, Carmelo has become a successful entrepreneur, launching his own line of apparel and lifestyle products under the Carmelo Anthony brand. His success on and off the court makes him one of the most iconic players in U.S. Open history