• by Tanya Gazdik , July 14, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has launched its Moment loyalty packages at the U.S. Open tennis championship.

The U.S. Open, which runs from Aug. 26 through Sept. 9 in New York, has become a favorite annual program for Starwood Preferred Guests. Last year’s men’s finals became the most popular SPG Moment as the highest bidding among any auction for 2012.

Members can bid Starpoints for 65 U.S. Open Moments through spg.com/USOpen. SPG members have the chance for experiences including a private tennis clinic with Andy Roddick, courtside seats, viewing from the SPG luxury suite at center court of Arthur Ashe, breakfast in the players' area and stadium tours.

Westin Hotels remains an official sponsor of the U.S/ Open in 2013, and is a presenting sponsor of U.S. Open Live on USOpen.org, the official Web site of the U.S. Open. Westin hotels will also be giving away free Heavenly Beds at several sessions throughout the tournament to lucky fans.

“The U.S. Open is one of our members’ favorite annual events,” said Mark Vondrasek, senior vice president, distribution, loyalty and partnership for Starwood.

Ten winning bidders will hit the court with 2003 U.S. Open Champion Andy Roddick, the former World Number One player, during a one-hour tennis clinic. Following the clinic, the SPG members will take in the men’s singles semifinal matches in the SPG Luxury Suite.

Other experiences including courtside seats to matches throughout the U.S. Open in the heart of the action at Arthur Ashe Stadium; access to watch a match from the SPG Luxury Suite, including food and beverages, right at center court; breakfast for two in the exclusive Player’s Dining Room at Arthur Ashe Stadium; the opportunity to bring young tennis fans to Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Aug. 25at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for a day-long family event with interactive games for kids of all ages; and behind-the-scenes stadium tours including access to the U.S. Open Media Center .

Tennis and travel fans located in the U.S. can visit spg.com/USOpen to enter to win a trip to NYC, including two nights in the Presidential Suite at the Westin New York Grand Central and a pair of courtside tickets to the U.S. Open Men’s Singles Final.  

Members in the tri-state are will also have the opportunity to win courtside seats throughout the tournament by using #BringMeSPG on Twitter. In addition, members with tickets to the U.S. Open who visit the SPG booth at the South Plaza and show their SPG card will receive a surprise gift. 

Tennis fans arriving by subway can enjoy a pedicab ride down the boardwalk entrance to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center courtesy of SPG.