U.S. Open .. there’s an app for that.

Sep

Posted by Hammbone

Apps, Reviews, App Store, Sports

For you tennis junkies that aren’t lucky enough to be court side, The 2009 U.S. Open iPhone app is definitely for you. Actually, this is a must-have app for anyone with even a passing interest in the U.S. Open.

This IBM-sponsored freebie serves up tournament news, live scores, and schedules. It lets you view the draws on an interactive bracket and read player bios.

You can’t watch live video of the actual matches, but the app does offer prerecorded videos of the players, special events, past highlights, and the like. A photo gallery is on tap as well.

You may not be able to watch the Open, but you can listen to it live courtesy of USOpen.org radio, which streams from within the app.

App features:

LIVE Scores and completed match results during the Open.
Latest News updates from on and off the court throughout the tournament.
USOpen.org Radio – American Express special feature – LIVE streaming radio and play-by-play Open coverage featuring Ask the Booth—a live, interactive Q&A with match commentators.
On Demand Video, Around the Grounds and American Express insider player profiles and more.
Tweets from the US Open official Twitter coverage, as well as featured players.
Spectator Guide to the Open, featuring maps of the grounds, onsite American Express Cardmember benefits and other great spectator info.

Download US Open app for Free from the AppStore. Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.0 or later.