22-YEARS IN ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM
Known as the Voice of the US Open, 2023 marks Taylor’s 22nd year shaping the sound of the sport’s final Grand Slam of the season.
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 and the World Padel Championship.
ANOTHER HISTORIC FORTNIGHT … 2023 US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
In 2023, the USTA celebrated Billie Jean King and the groundbreaking 50th anniversary of equal prize money – but even more history was made during the fortnight.
Novak Djokovic captured his 24th Grand Slam Singles title, equaling Margaret Court’s Open Era record. Additionally, with 10 US Open Final appearances, Djokovic leveled-up with Serena Williams for most US Open Singles Finals. As if he hasn’t already, with one more Grand Slam triumph, the World #1 will clearly cement his legacy as the greatest Major champion of all time.
Meanwhile, American Coco Gauff lifted her first Grand Slam Singles trophy. Five months later, she was honored as one of TIME magazine’s 2024 Women of the Year.
In Doubles, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury won their third successive US Open title, becoming the only men in the Open Era to achieve the feat. The last tandem to win three in-a-row? Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Soares in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Remarkably, Rajeev and Joe are now 18-0 in Flushing since 2021 (23-2 since 2019).
On the ladies side, Gabrielle Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe captured the title in just their fourth event as a team. Since then, they’ve quickly become one of the top tandems on tour and return this year as top-5 talents.
In Mixed, first time champions Anna Danilina and Harri Heliovaara upset top-seeds Jessica Pegula and Austin Krajicek in the Final. Like 2016champions Laura Siegemund and Mate Pavic, the two had never met before the start of the tournament. Both needed a partner and randomly bumped into each other at sign-in. The rest is history.
Another Summer. Another fortnight in Flushing. What crazy storylines will unfold in 2024?
CELEBRATING BILLIE, WITH DEEP GRATITUDE TO ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM
Thanks to Billie Jean King’s outspoken courage, 50-years-ago the US Open became the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to men and women. At the 2023 US Open, we celebrate Billie Jean’s indelible legacy – AND shatter additional glass ceilings.
In 2023, for the first time, a female voice will be featured in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fittingly, it is the voice of someone who has worked tirelessly to creatively tell the stories of these athletes, focused on revealing the unique dynamics of each individual character: Blair Henley.
I couldn’t be more excited that SHE is the one who will achieve this milestone.
To learn more, read “Thank You Arthur Ashe Stadium.”
Click images below for complete recaps of all 50 matches played in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2023 US Open
