Grand Slam-Worthy U.S. Open Memorabilia on eBay

By Dan Frommer
August 29, 2011

US Open

Top Contenders for the U.S. Open: Serena Williams (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images); Novak Djokovic of Serbia (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images); Roger Federer of Switzerland (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The U.S. Open, one of the biggest events in tennis, kicks off today at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City. It’s the fourth and final “Grand Slam” championship this year, and should be an exciting tournament.

The big story for this year’s Open is the rise of Novak Djokovic, who has been on an incredible winning streak this year, including taking the Australian Open and Wimbledon, two of the other “Grand Slam” tennis tournaments. Djokovic, born in Serbia, lost the U.S. Open title match to Spaniard Rafael Nadal last year, but beat Nadal in the final at Wimbledon earlier this summer.

Djokovic is currently the favorite to win this year’s U.S. Open, as of this writing, with Nadal in second and Roger Federer in third, according to sports betting site Bodog. On the women’s side, Serena Williams is the favorite as of this writing, but she continues to suffer foot problems.

This year’s U.S. Open will also commemorate the 10^th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, with the men’s final scheduled for Sept. 11, 2011. A white “9-11-01” will be painted next to the court, according to the AP.

Our picks from the over 16,000 U.S. Open-related memorabilia currently available on eBay,

Roger Federer Signed U.S. Open Tennis Ball

(buy it now price, $500)

This ball was used (and signed!) by Federer at the U.S. Open.
2010 U.S. Open Mens Singles Final Ticket

(buy it now price, $59.99)

Played a day later after being postponed by rain, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic to win the U.S. Open for the first time in his “Career Grand Slam.”
Nike Serena Williams U.S. Open Tennis Dress

(buy it now price, $40.99)

This is the magenta dress that Serena Williams wore in 2009—a U.S. Open she’d like to forget, since she lost in the semifinals after an outburst directed at a line judge. The dress is available in sizes XS, S, M, and L.
Adidas Stella McCartney Womens Tennis Skirt

(buy it now price, $109.99)

Play tennis like a champ—or just look the part—in this pleated skirt from the fashion designer's popular athletic line.
U.S. Open Tennis Ball Mouse Pad

(buy it now price, $9.65)

Show your love for tennis in the office with this photographic mouse pad.
Rafael Nadal Signed U.S. Open Photo

(buy it now price, $225)

Nadal is the current U.S. Open champ, and is the second favorite to win this year.
2001 U.S. Open NYC MetroCard Set

(buy it now price, $14.99)

Part of the U.S. Open experience is taking the no. 7 train from Manhattan way out to Flushing, Queens, where the Open is held. These commemorative MetroCards include iconic players Patrick Rafter, Lindsay Davenport, Martina Hingis, and Michael Chang.
Nike Maria Sharapova Womens Tennis Dress

(buy it now price, $79)

Add a little style to your tennis game with this two-layer dress, including an outer mesh.
“Federer Express” Men's T-shirt

(buy it now price, $48.99)

This unofficial U.S. Open shirt is a play on the iconic New York Subway graphics.
U.S. Open Poster by Milton Glaser

(buy it now price, $80)

Glaser is best known for the “I Love New York” logo, and for co-founding New York magazine. The poster was created for the 2008 U.S. Open.
Pete Sampras U.S. Open American Express Ad

(buy it now price, $11.68)

Sampras won five U.S. Opens, most recently in 2002, when this neat-looking vintage ad was supposedly created.
Serena Williams Autographed ESPN the Magazine Print

(buy it now price, $200)

A provocative print from a provocative player. Williams is expected to win this year’s U.S. Open, which would be her fourth victory.
Lot of 100 Small U.S. Open Patches

(buy it now price, $8.99)

Go craft crazy with these small commemorative patches.
Serena Williams Signed Framed Ball and Photo

(buy it now price, $599.99)

For the most devoted Serena Williams fan, a cornerstone of any collection.
Novak Djokovic Signed Huge Tennis Ball

(buy it now price, $185.27)

Djokovic is tennis’s fastest rising star. This giant, signed tennis ball will make a statement.
Novak Djokovic Signed Wimbledon Photo

(buy it now price, $79.99)

On his way to this year’s U.S. Open, Djokovic won Wimbledon. This photo shows a happy celebration.