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2011 US Open

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Also known as US Open 2011

2011 edition of the US Open Tennis Championships

Key facts

Date
August 29 – September 12
Edition
131st
Category
Grand Slam (ITF)
Surface
Hardcourt
Location
New York City, U.S.
Venue
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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Encyclopedic overview

The 2011 US Open was a tennis tournament played on the outdoor hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park, of Queens, New York City, United States. It began on August 29 and was originally scheduled to end on September 11, but the men's final was postponed to September 12 due to rain.

Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters were the defending champions. Due to an abdominal muscle injury, Clijsters opted not to defend her title.

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