24 YEARS IN ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM | Announcer Andy Taylor “Voice of the US Open”
Known as the Voice of the US Open, 2025 marks announcer Andy Taylor’s 24th year shaping the sound of the tennis season’s final Grand Slam. Today, he shares the booth with fellow presenters Michelle Yu and Blair Henley, who in 2023 became the first featured female voice on tennis’ biggest stage.
With his individual style and delivery, Andy writes and narrates each player’s introduction, highlighting their career accomplishments, providing context for fans before each match. As a voice talent, he also narrates video content and special announcements broadcast across the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. For over twenty years, his distinctive sound and energy has helped drive and enhance the fan experience — Informing. Entertaining. Celebrating the sport and its colorful cast of characters.
In addition to his long-standing role in New York, Taylor also emcees other global events including the Olympic Games, Qatar ExxonMobil Open, Qatar Total Open, PSA Men’s World Championship, Qatar Classic Squash Championship, Ooredoo Qatar Major and World Padel Championship.
US OPEN | OPEN ERA MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPIONS
POWER OF THE GAME … A LOOK BACK AT THE 2024 US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last year, for the first time, over 1-million fans passed through the gates of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center … as the US Open celebrated the Power of Tennis – showcasing the game’s greatest athletes while paying homage to the healthiest sport in the world.
How fitting indeed that Aryna Sabalenka would return to the Final and capture her first US Open Singles title. In 2023, with her Finalist run, Sabalenka claimed the World #1 ranking for the first time. In 2024, she departed New York as a 3-time Grand Slam Singles champion, reclaimed the sport’s top ranking a month later, and made her debut as the year-end World #1. Honorable mention for American Jessica Pegula, who reached her first Grand Slam Singles Final at her home Major.
Meanwhile, World #1 Jannik Sinner made history – becoming the first Italian US Open Men’s Singles Finalist and Champion in tournament history. Remarkably, his New York triumph was his 6th title of the year. By season’s end, he’d capture two more … including the year-end ATP Finals, solidifying his spot at the top of the sport. Honorable mention for American Taylor Fritz, who reached his first Grand Slam Singles Final. He’d go on to crack the top-5 and face Sinner again in the Final of the year-end championship.
DOUBLES. 2024 US OPEN
In Doubles, Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson – who’d reached the Wimbledon Final in July – overcame the game’s top tandem Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers in the Quarters … then earned another pair of straight-sets victories to lift their first Major trophy as a pair. It was Jordan’s first Major title and Max’s second, who lifted the 2022 Wimbledon trophy alongside Matthew Ebden.
On the ladies side, Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok earned six straight-sets triumphs to lift the Doubles trophy. It was the first Grand Slam Doubles title and second Major title for both. Jelena captured the 2017 Roland Garros Singles title, while Lyudmyla lifted the 2023 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles trophy alongside Croatia’s Mate Pavic.
In Mixed, Italian veterans Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori captured the 2024 US Open title in just their third event as a pair. Remarkably, they reached the Wimbledon Final in their team debut just months earlier. The triumph was Olympic Gold Medalist Errani’s 6th Grand Slam title and Andrea Vavassori’s first.
145 YEARS IN THE MAKING: 58th US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The US Open, as we know it today, began in 1881. Four years after the first Wimbledon Championships, members of the Newport Casino in Rhode Island established the U.S. National Singles Championship. Popularity of the sport exploded during the following eight decades. And by 1968, the Open Era began, finally allowing professionals to compete alongside amateurs. Ever since, the sports four Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open – cemented their status as the premiere events in professional tennis. Today, these Major trophies and titles are the pinnacle of career achievement.
GRAND SLAM TENNIS TOURNAMENTS – A LONG AND STORIED HISTORY
First, a quick timeline reflecting the roots of the Grand Slam:
- 1877 – The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club organized the first Wimbledon Championship.
- 1881 – Members of the Newport Casino in Rhode Island (now home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame) created the first U.S. National Singles Championship.
- 1891 – France joined the party. Though the tournament itself was not recognized as a Grand Slam until international participation was allowed in 1925.
- 1905 – Australia’s Major began as the Australasian Championships, earning Grand Slam status by 1924.
THE OPEN ERA BUILDS GRAND SLAM PRESTIGE
For decades, the Grand Slams only showcased amateur competition, the U.S. National Championship included. Prize money was paltry. Professional talents earned a living through traveling tours, rather than tournaments like Grand Slams. Essentially, two or more professionals would travel together from city to city. Competing night after night. Earning money through ticket sales.
Then in 1968, the Open Era began – allowing both amateur and professional athletes in a tournament format. That year, France hosted the first Open, followed by England and the United States. Brisbane hosted Australia’s Open debut the following January. With the sport’s top global talents all converging on the same four annual tournaments, the Grand Slams put themselves in position to grow alongside the popularity of the game.
Today, the US Open is the highest-attended annual sporting event in the world. In 2024 . . . 1,048,669 fans passed through the gates of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Singles champions earned $3.6-million, while players who fell in the First Round grossed $100,000.
To put that in perspective: In 1968, the inaugural US Open committed $14,000 for the Men’s Singles Champion. When Arthur Ashe won – because he was an amateur – he turned down the prize money. Instead, the legendary humanitarian settled for a $20 per diem. What a difference 57-years makes.
WHO THE HELL IS ANDY TAYLOR?
Hey, I’m Andy Taylor – a voice artist, announcer and emcee who’s been fortunate enough to travel the world using my voice to add character to global events, media and more.
This unusual freelance world of voice over has found me introducing fighters for the ancient art of Lethwei in Myanmar — the Olympic Games in Athens, Rio and Tokyo — I’ve even been hired by attorneys to provide a voice in court for their deceased clients. Most in tennis know me as the Voice of the US Open.
To learn more about my voice over and announcing work, I encourage you to browse the site using the menus above. And be sure to check out my most recent work through the WHAT’S NEW link.
Sincerely, thanks for visiting.
