We can think of one good reason to look forward to the end of the summer in New York City, especially if you are a tennis junkie: the 2008 US Open Tennis Championships. It all kicks off on Saturday, August 23rd with Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, where tennis stars and top musicians converge with interactive games, free tennis clinics, and other activities geared toward the whole family. And then it’s time to get down to business as the first rounds begin on the 25th with the women’s and men’s finals on Sept. 6th & 7th respectively. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, 866-OPEN-TIX; www.usopen.org

The full tournament schedule is below. Check the 2008 US Open website for daily updated news.

Monday, Aug. 25

Day     11 a.m.     Men's/Women's 1st Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's/Women's 1st Round

Tuesday, Aug. 26     

Day     11 a.m.     Men's/Women's 1st Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's/Women's 1st Round

Wednesday, Aug. 27    

Day     11 a.m.     Men's 1st/Women's 2nd Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's 1st/Women's 2nd Round
Thursday, Aug. 28     

Day     11 a.m.     Men's/Women's 2nd Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's/Women's 2nd Round
Friday, Aug. 29     

Day     11 a.m.     Men's 2nd/Women's 3rd Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's 2nd/Women's 3rd Round
Saturday, Aug. 30     

Day     11 a.m.     Men's/Women's 3rd Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's/Women's 3rd Round

Sunday, Aug. 31     
Day     11 a.m.     Men's 3rd/Women's 4th Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's 3rd/Women's 4th Round

Monday, Sept. 1 Day     11 a.m.     Men's/Women's 4th Round
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's/Women's 4th Round

Tuesday, Sept. 2 Day     11 a.m.     Men's 4th/Women's Quarterfinal
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's 4th/Women's Quarterfinal

Wednesday, Sept. 3 Day     11 a.m.     Men's/Women's Quarterfinal
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's/Women's Quarterfinal

Thursday, Sept. 4   

Day     11 a.m.     Men's Quarterfinal/Mixed Doubles Final
Evening     7 p.m.     Men's Quarterfinal/Women's Doubles Semifinal
Friday, Sept. 5    

Day     11 a.m.     Women's Semifinals/Men's Doubles Final
Saturday, Sept. 6    

Day     11 a.m.     Men's Semifinals
Evening     7 p.m.     Women's Singles Final

Sunday, Sept. 7 Day     12 p.m.     Women's Doubles Final/Men's Singles Final