An aerial shot of the West Side Tennis Club in suburban New York, circa 1937. The venue was famous for its horseshoe-shaped stadium and the stretch of grass courts leading to the clubhouse.
An aerial shot of the West Side Tennis Club in suburban New York, circa 1937. The venue was famous for its horseshoe-shaped stadium and the stretch of grass courts leading to the clubhouse.
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Huge crowds would regularly flock to Forest Hills at the end of the summer, when it hosted the US Open.
Huge crowds would regularly flock to Forest Hills at the end of the summer, when it hosted the US Open.
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Brazil's Maria Bueno and Australia's Neal Fraser won the US Open singles titles in 1959.
Brazil's Maria Bueno and Australia's Neal Fraser won the US Open singles titles in 1959.
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Guillermo Villas celebrates after beating Jimmy Connors in the 1977 US Open final, the last time the tournament was held at Forest Hills.
Guillermo Villas celebrates after beating Jimmy Connors in the 1977 US Open final, the last time the tournament was held at Forest Hills.
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Connors displays his athleticism on court at the US Open. He won two titles at Forest Hills and another three at Flushing Meadows.
Connors displays his athleticism on court at the US Open. He won two titles at Forest Hills and another three at Flushing Meadows.
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The 1937 US Davis Cup team in front of the iconic West Side clubhouse. From left to right: Don Budge, Bryan Grant, Walter L. Pate, Gene Mako, and Frank Parker.
The 1937 US Davis Cup team in front of the iconic West Side clubhouse. From left to right: Don Budge, Bryan Grant, Walter L. Pate, Gene Mako, and Frank Parker.
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The final of the international teams tournament was held at Forest Hills 10 times, more than any other stadium. Its last staging there was in 1959.
The final of the international teams tournament was held at Forest Hills 10 times, more than any other stadium. Its last staging there was in 1959.
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The US Open attracted larger crowds after moving to the USTA National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in 1978.
The US Open attracted larger crowds after moving to the USTA National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in 1978.
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As a result, Forest Hills has suffered. This ticket office is not nearly as busy as it used to be during the ground's US Open years.
As a result, Forest Hills has suffered. This ticket office is not nearly as busy as it used to be during the ground's US Open years.
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Many parts of the stadium have since fallen into disrepair.
Many parts of the stadium have since fallen into disrepair.
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The clubhouse remains in excellent condition along with the smaller surrounding grass courts (pictured), and retains some of the "tea party" atmosphere from its halcyon days.
The clubhouse remains in excellent condition along with the smaller surrounding grass courts (pictured), and retains some of the "tea party" atmosphere from its halcyon days.
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However, the main arena fell into neglect.
However, the main arena fell into neglect.
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It has been renovated since the arrival of a World Team Tennis franchise to Forest Hills.
It has been renovated since the arrival of a World Team Tennis franchise to Forest Hills.
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The New York Empire team is coached by Patrick McEnroe (center) and includes, from left to right: Christina McHale, Maria Irigoyen, Marcus Willis and Neal Skupski.
The New York Empire team is coached by Patrick McEnroe (center) and includes, from left to right: Christina McHale, Maria Irigoyen, Marcus Willis and Neal Skupski.
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Former men's No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick also played for the franchise in 2016.
Former men's No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick also played for the franchise in 2016.
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The competition was founded by Billie Jean King. Here Open Court host Pat Cash walks past a mural of the US tennis legend during CNN's visit to Forest Hills.
The competition was founded by Billie Jean King. Here Open Court host Pat Cash walks past a mural of the US tennis legend during CNN's visit to Forest Hills.
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