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Story summary
- U.S. Tennis Association commissioned illustrator Eugenia Mello to create the 2026 U.S. Open poster.
- Pro Tennis Marketing director Carrie Ehorn chose Mello after reviewing more than 200 portfolio submissions.
- The poster shows a tennis court framed by the New York City skyline.
- Mello refined the design through 23 revisions until it matched her original sketch.
- She finished the New York City Marathon in 5:02:58 shortly before receiving the commission.
