Hills East Alum Takes Center Stage at US Open Final

For Hills East tennis alum Lohit Madisetty, a longtime connection to the US Open has turned into an opportunity to work one of the biggest matches in the sport.

Madisetty was selected as one of just nine ball crew members from a group of 310 to work the US Open Men's Final, putting him on the court for the championship match at one of tennis's most prestigious events.

Madisetty has been part of the US Open ball crew for several years, continuing to build a connection with the tournament while representing the Hills East tennis community on an international stage.

Being selected for the men's final is a significant recognition for a ball crew member. The crew plays an important role in keeping matches running smoothly, and working a championship match requires focus, preparation and the ability to perform under the spotlight.

For Madisetty, the opportunity also provides a special connection between his experience at Hills East and his continued involvement in the sport.

Hills East celebrated the accomplishment and the connection Madisetty has maintained with the school's tennis community.

“We’re proud to celebrate this exciting accomplishment and the connection he continues to bring to the Hills East tennis community,” the school said.

The US Open has long been one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar, bringing the sport's top players to New York each year. For a Hills East graduate to be part of the event — and then be selected to work the men's championship match — makes the accomplishment particularly meaningful for the local tennis community.

Madisetty's story is also a reminder that there are many ways for young athletes to remain involved in the sports they love after their playing days at the high school level come to an end.

In his case, that path has taken him from the Hills East tennis community to the courts of the US Open, where he continues to make his mark behind the scenes at one of tennis's biggest stages.