For the first time ever, American Express® Cardmembers can register daily at the Tennis Center for their chance to sit courtside with US Open champions, including Chris Evert, Monica Seles and Billie Jean King. Winners and their guests will be treated to transportation to and from the Tennis Center, dinner at one of the exclusive Club-level restaurants and courtside-level seats where they will hear first-hand commentary from tennis greats(1).

American Express will again bring the thrill of the game to fans and Cardmembers with US Open Live tournament viewing events at Rockefeller Center and Madison Square Park from Saturday, September 2 through Sunday, September 10. Both locations will be transformed into interactive tennis experiences complete with giant viewing screens, stadium seating, concessions, interactive and pro instruction, player appearances and more, all free, and open to the general public. From avid tennis enthusiasts to friends, family and co-workers looking to get out and enjoy the game together, more than 337,000 people attended last year's viewing events, with even more expected this year.

Benefits and Services for American Express Customers at the US Open

• American Express Radio Live at the Open: With a free radio, Cardmembers can watch the match live while listening to the CBS/USA Network broadcasts and for the first time ever, take the radio home with them for later use(2).
• Free MetroCard: After a fun day at the Open, Cardmembers can receive a $2 MetroCard compliments of American Express every day of the Open(3).
• Use points to buy tickets: Cardmembers enrolled in the Membership Rewardsâ program can use points to purchase tickets to the US Open. To purchase tickets: Call 1-866-OPEN-TIX or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
• Commemorative Andy Roddick or Venus Williams pin: Charge a cumulative $75 or more at any on-site US Open merchandise vendor, restaurant or concession stand on the American Express Card (or at the US Open Store at www.usopen.org) and receive a commemorative pin(4).

On-site Benefits for All US Open Attendees

• Pedicab rides: American Express offers free pedicab rides on the boardwalk between the Willets-Point Subway station and the East Gate entrance of the Tennis Center(5).
• US Open Guest Information: Comprehensive tournament information, along with on-site restaurant and transportation assistance, will help all attendees make the most of their experience at the Tennis Center.

American Express ACES Program
American Express will also continue the company's ACES program where for every ace served during match play throughout the US Open, the Company will donate funds to the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation's “Aces for Kids” initiative in support of the development of grassroots tennis programs around the country. American Express will donate $100 for every ace served in Arthur Ashe Stadium. This builds on the SUMMER of ACES currently going on as part of the US Open Series where American Express is donating $50 per ace served on the main court of each tournament. The ACES Program has raised more than $725,000 globally since its inception in 2004.

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(1) No purchase necessary, a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Promotion begins 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) 8/22/06 and ends at 6:00 p.m. ET 9/9/06. Promotion consists of 14 separate entry periods and 14 separate drawings, each a “Sweepstakes.” Open to all American Express Proprietary Card Members who are legal residents of the 50 U.S. states or D.C. and are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their state of residence (whichever is greater) at time of entry. To enter visit one of the American Express Sweepstakes Entry Kiosks located around the National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received for each Sweepstakes. Daily Prize (14): Two courtside box level evening session tickets to the 2006 US Open plus round-trip limo transportation, $200 dinner voucher to a restaurant on-site at the National Tennis Center, and courtside meeting (subject to availability) with a professional tennis player. Approximate ARV of Daily Prizes: Drawings 1-4 is $650; Drawings 5-8 is $690; Drawings 9-11 is $1,000; Drawing 12 is $1,150; and Drawings 13 and 14 is $1,250. Total ARV: $12,010. Subject to complete official rules available at the American Express Sweepstakes Entry Kiosks. Sponsor: American Express, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10011.

(2) Available only to American Express Cardmembers while supplies last; limit two per Cardmember.

(3) Available only to American Express Cardmembers while supplies last; limit one per American Express Cardmember. Available for 1 hour after the end of each session from 8/28 – 9/10. Metrocard is valued at $2 fare.

(4) Offer valid while supplies last. US Open tickets purchased on the American Express Card are not eligible for redemption.

(5) Offer subject to availability.