WEST SIDE TENNIS CLUB

1. Arthur Ashe wins the first U.S. Open, September 9, 1968, West Side Tennis Club

2. Bill Tilden becomes the first tennis superstar with his revenge win over Bill Johnston, September 6, 1920, West Side Tennis Club

3. The U.S. Open crowns two unique but very different champions, September 9, 1974, West Side Tennis Club

4. Chris Evert becomes the “It Girl” with her comeback win, September 4, 1971, West Side Tennis Club

5. Althea Gibson wins the U.S. National Championships, September 8, 1957, West Side Tennis Club

6. Rod Laver wins the Grand Slam .º.º. again, September 8, 1969, West Side Tennis Club

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New York City sports history, like the city itself, is noisy, self-important and endlessly fascinating. This book ranks the Top 100 greatest days in New York City sports, with essays on each event, but it also chronicles the Top 25 greatest days New York’s teams ever had, the 10 greatest performances by opponents against New York teams and the worst days in New York sports

 

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