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When the US Open was played on a clay court

When the US Open was played on a clay court

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Having started out on the grass courts of Newport Casino (Rhode Island) in 1881, the Grand Slam is now played on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows (New York). However, it was also played on the clay courts in Forest Hills between 1975-77, making it the lone major to be played on three surfaces.

Murray suffers Curse of the Casino

Murray suffers Curse of the Casino

Rediff.com16 Jul 2006

American Justin Gimelstob upset top-seeded Andy Murray 6-1, 7-6 in the Hall of Fame semi-finals