First Serve.9b:A to Z.9y 8/4/08 7:35 PM Page 7 FIRSTSERVE US OPEN A special exhibit presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum for the 2008 US Open, Home Court: The Family Draw provides a heartwarming and entertaining look at the timeless relationship of tennis and family through photographs, player memorabilia, interviews and a specially produced video. The exhibit is open daily throughout the tournament in the US Open Gallery, below the drawboard, adjacent to Louis Armstrong Stadium. KIDS PERFORM ON CENTER COURT This year sees the return of a new US Open tradition of kids singing the national anthem and other patriotic songs in Arthur Ashe Stadium. In June, the USTA held an open casting call auditioning boys and girls age 12 and under to perform during night sessions at the 2008 US Open. Youngsters from all over the U.S. came out to perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges, and the best talent will perform live in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Left to right: Laura Bell Bundy, Constantine Maroulis and Susie Castillo served as the celebrity judges at the second annual open casting call at New York City s Radio City Music Hall, auditioning boys and girls age 12 and under for a chance to sing in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2008 US Open. Photos by Donald Bowers/Getty Images 2 0 0 8 U S O P E N 39 GALLERY