To be included in the standings and subsequently the bonus prize money, a player had to have countable results from two different tournaments. Players finishing in the top three in the series can earn up to $1 million in extra prize money at the US Open.2 Roger Federer received the largest US Open pay day of $2.4 million in 2007 after capturing the title in both the US Open Series and the US Open championship.
Olympus US Open Series standings as of August 30, 2009.3
Olympus US Open Series standings as of August 24, 2009.4
Main article: 2009 Indianapolis Tennis Championships
Andy Roddick was scheduled to receive the number one seeding in this event, but pulled out due to a right hip flexor injury before the main draw was held.5 Instead 24th ranked Dmitry Tursunov, headlined the event. In the second round Sam Querrey avenged his final round loss at Newport with a straight sets win over fellow American Rajeev Ram.6 Canadian Frank Dancevic upset number one seeded Dmitry Tursunov to reach the semifinals where he was ousted by Sam Querrey in the semifinal in straight sets. Robby Ginepri neutralized the fast-serving 6'10" American John Isner to set up an All-American final on championship Sunday.7
Main article: 2009 LA Tennis Open
On the day one all seeded players advanced, save Lu Yen-Hsun who lost in straight sets to Latvian Ernests Gulbis. After winning the first US Open Series title of the season, Robby Ginepri lost to former world No.1 Marat Safin in three sets. Indianapolis semifinalist John Isner and finalist Sam Querrey advanced to the second round after defeating Benjamin Becker and Denis Istomin, respectively.8
Main article: 2009 Bank of the West Classic
Main article: 2009 Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Main article: 2009 LA Women's Tennis Championships
Main article: 2009 Rogers Masters
Main article: 2009 Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open
Main article: 2009 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters
Main article: 2009 Rogers Cup
Main article: 2009 Pilot Pen Tennis
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