![]() ![]() It’s so much fun! I only wish I could play. Every time I walk onto this court, it never ever gets old. And creative artist and wife of Arthur Ashe, Jeanne Moutoussamy-AsheīILLIE JEAN KING: Wow. 39-time Grand Slam Champion, Billie Jean King. EMCEE OPENING LINES FULLBelow, you’ll find a full transcript of the celebration.ĪNDY TAYLOR: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the Chairman, CEO and President of the USTA, Katrina Adams. The video above only features the segments I voiced for the ceremony. Then Jon Batiste sang the National Anthem. Shania Twain performed a medley of her hits. Jeanne encouraged fans to embrace more than just Arthur’s legacy, but to put into action the values that Arthur held so dear: From education, to civil rights, to human rights. In fact, the roof made its debut during this same ceremony last year, as Phil Collins performed “In the Air Tonight.” ![]() Billie Jean King, Arthur’s wife Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and USTA President Katrina Adams took to the court to honor the US Open’s first champion.ĭuring the ceremony, Billie Jean and Katrina both referenced the improvements that have been made at the National Tennis Center over the past four years, including the stadium’s new roof. Opening Night Celebration honoring the legacy of Arthur Asheīefore the 2017 US Open’s first Night Session in Arthur Ashe Stadium, we hosted a special ceremony recognizing the 20th anniversary of Arthur Ashe Stadium. ![]()
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