Chanda Rubin's US Open Memories

- Chanda Rubin

The US Open’s massive renovation is finally complete. What are your favorite memories from the old site?

RUBIN: I started out there when I was just 14. At that point, you don’t know what the future holds, but I was just excited to have the opportunity to be at Flushing Meadows. I remember walking around the old indoor area, where the locker rooms were, and seeing players like Andre Agassi. It was just surreal. I also loved playing on the Grandstand, and sneaking around to watch matches there. It’s the one loss I lament the most.

Of course, I felt incredibly honored to have played the first match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, and later sharing battles with Venus Williams out there. The 1999 doubles final was a really special, if bittersweet, moment.

What sticks with you today about that doubles final, against Venus and Serena?