How many holes are in a tennis net?

The tennis net forms a criss-cross pattern, and the small holes must be small enough that the tennis ball can’t pass through it.

According to Brent Herrick, PTR Certified Tennis Professional, a commercially available net has 5,440 holes, but the number may vary depending on the manufacturer.

The U.S. Open is the second oldest of the four grand slams, only Wimbledon has been running for longer, and during its time has been party to a myriad of incredible achievements as well as unusual facts and sporting oddities.

CNN has ransacked the archives to compile the top 10 things you didn't, but should, know about the U.S. Open.

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Updated on Tuesday, December 23 2014 at 10:18AM EST
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