It’s that time again, time for the 2010 US Open Tennis Championship. Starting today, and extending for the next two weeks, the tennis world will have their eyes fixed on the US Open, which is being played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The road to the championship is a difficult one for all those involved. Players must win 7 matches to walk away with the trophy and the title of 2010 US Open Champion.

This year’s draw features 7 players who have played in the championship before, and 5 champions. Some of the headline players who will be playing in this year’s US Open are, Venus Williams, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Melanie Oudin, Francesca Schiavone, Samantha Stosur, and Elena Dementieva.

The opening round begins at 11am today, and will be shown on the Tennis Channel. Throughout the event, The Tennis Channel, ESPN 2 and CBS will have live coverage of all the important matches. The Women’s final will be held at 8pm on Saturday September 11th, and the Men’s Final held on Sunday, Septemeber 12th at 4pm, both aired on CBS live.

Today’s US Open TV Schedule is as follows:

11 am – 7 pm – Opening Round – Tennis Channel
1 pm – 7 pm – Opening Round – ESPN2

Later this evening an overview of today’s action can be seen at 7pm on ESPN2, and 11pm on the Tennis Channel.