IRT – US OPEN Champion!
Kane Waselenchuk is the 2009 US OPEN Champion defeating Jack Huczek in 3 games!
Game 1: Kane Waselenchuk – 12; Jack Huczek – 10
Game 2: Kane Waselenchuk – 11; Jack Huczek – 1
Game 3: Kane Waselenchuk – 11; Jack Huczek – 3
Kane now holds the a 5th US OPEN title surpassing Susdy Monchik’s record of four!
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Tips for Attending the US Open
Tip #1: ENTER EARLY! The event is expected to completely sell out this year. At 760 players we cap the draw and and start turning people away. Don’t get shut out. Enter today on-line at www.usopenracquetball.com
Tip #2: ORDER TICKETS NOW! You must have a ticket to view any of the pro matches, and although the Stadium Court seats over 1,000 the event is always a sell-out from the quarters on. No-shows can free up some session tickets “at the door” but it’s risky to wait. By far, the best deal is to purchase the ticket package ($99) for unlimited viewing for all pro matches for the entire week -- this guarantees you a seat – but ticket packages are sold only in advance! If you like to watch the pro’s from the backwall purchase a Preferred Ticket Package for a guaranteed back wall seat!
Tip #3: ENTER TWO OR THREE EVENTS. Court time restrictions (and the large draw) do not allow us to offer consolation divisions, so we strongly recommend that you enter two divisions so that you are guaranteed at least two matches. Although players are limited to just two divisions there are a couple of exceptions. First, if you would like to play “up” into the Men’s or Women’s Pro draw (perhaps just for the experience?) you can still play in two amateur divisions, for a total of three events. Second, if at least one of your divisions are doubles, you can play in any third event you choose. For these two exceptions only, a third event is permitted.
Tip #4: STAY AT THE HOST HOTELS. Check the entry form for the official list of host hotels. By staying at the main host hotel (Hilton) you’ll have the convenience of the complimentary shuttle, running every half hour from the hotel to The Racquet Club and back) and receive special room rates. These hotels will fill up VERY fast so call to book your room immediately. For a complete list of hotels in the area offering special U.S. OPEN room blocks and rates visit www.usopenracuqetball.com and click on “Hotels”.
Tip #5: BRING NICE CLOTHES AND YOUR DANCING SHOES! One of the really fun parts of attending the U.S. OPEN is experiencing the many evening social activities offered, especially the Grand Gala – The Party with the Pro’s. Racquetball or casual attire is not allowed at this bash so “dress to impress” will be the rule!
Tip #6: LAST FLIGHT OUT ON SUNDAY. Make sure you book the very latest flight you can get home on Sunday. The Men’s Pro final is the last match of the tournament and you won’t want to miss it. A packed house, booming music, laser light show introductions and the television camera’s make this an experience like no other in the sport. The match usually ends around 2:30 pm so any evening flight will do. Can’t get a late flight out? Consider going home Monday morning. It will be worth it!
Keep these tips in mind when making plans to attend the 2009 U.S. OPEN and you will have the inside track. Lastly, if you really want to experience everything the event has to offer and you have a few bucks laying around earmarked for “gifts for myself” here are a couple ideas to treat yourself to the ultimate VIP weekend.
PRO-AM DOUBLES FOR ST. JUDE: On the Tuesday night before the U.S. OPEN begins, a special fundraiser is held for the event’s designated charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Have you ever dreamed of playing doubles with one of the best pro players in the world as YOUR partner? Well, here’s your chance. For a $325 donation to St. Jude you’ll be one of 32 lucky amateurs to be paired up with top ranked men and women pros to compete in a single elimination draw. The evening will be fully catered and each amateur player will receive an autographed racquet from their pro partner. This popular event has sold out each of the last 12 years, so call (800) 234-5396 ext. 129 to request a Pro-Am Doubles Entry. The first 32 paid entrants will get the spots.
GOLD LUXURY BOX SEATING. If you really want to go first class, consider purchasing a four-person, courtside GOLD Luxury Box. Most are already reserved for event sponsors, but a very limited number are available for individual purchase. The cost is $2,800 for the week and includes 4 GOLD All-Access credentials, a four-person stadium courtside Luxury Box with your name it (table service included), and unlimited access throughout the week to the fully catered PRO/GOLD lounge (only top 16 ranked pro’s, event sponsors, and VIP’s allowed). If you are interested,
please call (614) 890-6073 to check Luxury Box availability for the 2009 U.S. OPEN.
Stadium Court Live Results
- KANE WASELENCHUK, US OPEN CHAMPION...! His 5th US Open championship win, breaking Sudsy Monchik record of 4...
- Men's Final- Stadium Court Kane Waselenchuk (ranking:1) vs Jack Huczek (ranking:3) Results(WINNER): Kane Waselenchuk, 12-10,11-1,11-3
- UPDATE: Men's Final - Stadium (Glass) Court-Game 1,2- Kane Waselenchuk-12,10 vs.Jack Huczek-(10),(1)
- WATCH LIVE ACTION ON-LINE...!! www.racquetballonline.tv FREE ACCESS Wed-Friday,Semi-Finals/Finals special 7 matches for $14.99
- View all of Mike Boatman photos from the US OPEN Racquetball Championships – 2009 http://bit.ly/4sKVHB
i was hoping for a Huczek victory! it looks like Kane really presses the issue by shooting everything and making them at a high percentage. until huczek and carson, change their conservative approach and take more chances and develope the ability to match kane shot for shot, he’ll continue to dominate the sport! i really like Huczek though he’s really a class act!
Kane is an absolute racquetball amaze!!, i think he has reach the game for new heights since Cliff did in the past, just like Federer did it for Tennis, the rest of the crew will have to reach their game for new heights if they want to hold a tittle in the coming years, until then Kane will make look the game and the tittles built for him; congrats on the tittle and on keeping this wonderful sport alive!!
I agree that nobody will catch Kane but more important I like how Jack has grown in the sport and not become a cheat like other US Open Champions.
I loved the battles that Cliff and Sudsy had on the court and verbal jabs between points. To me this is what is missing from the IRT now. Great guys on tour but the entertainment value has gone way down.
Having played against Cliff and Sudsy I have a soft spot for this two great champions but I love how Kane has catapulted the game the way MJ did for basketball.
I totally agree to what has been stated so far. I´d like to ad some further thoughts… What a pitty that Alvaro could not play! He was the only one to take Kane right to the edge recently. First: Overall the game needs more players batteling for the title. Secound: We need much more emotions on the court! It sometimes seems that there are robots on the court
Look at Cheryl Gudinas very efficient but horrible game style! It could become boring to watch the same players over and over again matching up in the semis or finals!
Too bad for our loved sport…
One of the very best games at the US Open 2009 was therefore the match between Ben Croft and Rocky Carson! I really did not expect this to happen! It´s good for the game we all love.
Congrats to Kane for this outstanding victory, just imagine that this could have been his 7´th. title already! What a pitty that he does not play for his country internationaly… And think of Christie Van Hees still playing her very best… One great playing/looking attraction less
Kane really deserves everybody’s respects.. after being 2 years out of the tour.. he just came to take what belongs to him.. the #1 position and all of the titles.. simple like that.. i really would like to see the other players to improve their skills and -AT LEAST- push him to a 5th game (for our own benefit too!).. when Kane gets into a tournament it is practically by default that he will win.. so, for the other top players.. what else you have to loss? nothing!!! just get out of traditional style.. and play like if it is the last game of your life!