US Open Series Challenge Ceremony

As Andy stood up from his post-match press conference, he was escorted to the front of the podeum for the US Open Series Lever 2000 Challenge winners’ ceremony.Last year, it was held on Stadium Court just prior to the night match, but tonight is going to be Billy Jean King’s USTA Tennis Center Naming Ceremony instead. So, with both players on the grounds, Andy Roddick and Anna Ivanovic accepted their silver and gold Tiffany’s trophies in front of all the press. This trophy is accompanied by a possible extra $1 million bonus prize money in addition to what they are awarded at the US Open.The Presidents of the Series and of Lever 2000 and Anna were dressed for the ceremony, and Andy humorously glanced down at his white court polo and blue cargo shorts and commented, “Am I over-dressed?”

After a good amount of photos were taken and the trophies held high, the two players did a few interviews and went on their way.