By Nick Georgandis

Lleyton Hewitt and Serena Williams won the US Open 10 years ago. Forty-eight hours later, the world had forgotten.
Ten years later, the US Open will remember the events of September 11, 2001 with special ceremonies and guests.
Cyndi Lauper will perform before the prime-time women's singles final on Saturday, September 10, and Queen latifah will do likewise as part of a tribute before the men's final on Sunday, September 11.
For both championship matches, "9-11-01" will be inscribed on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium and a 9-11 memorial logo developed by the City of New York will be featured on the stadium's upper ring.
“The USTA’s goal is to mark this solemn occasion in a dignified and respectful manner,” said Jon Vegosen, USTA Chairman of the Board and President. “We are one of this nation’s global stages on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, and we have a special responsibility to honor those fallen and those who responded heroically on that fateful day.”
Mardy Fish will be the top-ranked American man entering the US Open, while Serena Williams has become an increasing favorite among the women.
No American man has won the Open since Andy Roddick did so in 2003. Williams was the last American woman to do so, accomplishing it in 2008.