| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NOTABLETENNIS | Play at the U.S. Open, say? |
| MATCHPOINT | Finale at the U.S. Open |
| SEEDED | Ranked, at the U.S. Open |
| ILIE | He beat Arthur at the 1972 U.S. Open |
| NOVAK | Loser to Rafael at the 2013 U.S. Open |
| ASHE | Loser to Nastase at the 1972 U.S. Open finals |
| ILIE | Arthur lost to him at the 1972 U.S. Open |
| ISAOAOKI | Jack Nicklaus edged him out at the 1980 U.S. Open |
