U.S. Open to go 3D

UPI, 25 August 2010, The U.S. Tennis Association said Panasonic has become an official sponsor of the U.S. Open and the two organizations and CBS Sports will work together to spearhead the first-ever 3D broadcasts of the tournament.  CBS Sports will produce 3D versions of the tennis matches and broadcasts in HD on Labor Day and finals weekends.  CBS's 3D coverage can be seen nationwide on DirecTV's "n3D" channel sponsored by Panasonic.  Panasonic will have three 3D viewing galleries on site at the Open.  Also, Panasonic and DirecTV will provide the semifinal and final matches live in 3D to TV retail outlets such as Best Buy.