My first US Open, and it will not be my last. Grounds are beautiful/well-kept. However, several of the workers were not familiar with the venues and had to consult maps when I asked to be directed to certain venues. All who work at the US Open should be familiar with the grounds and able to more quickly help attendees. More support is needed for people who are mobility-impaired. The use of runners and wheelchairs should be expanded. I, and others, had to wait far too long for wheelchair assistance. And the wheelchair pushers were also somewhat unfamiliar with the grounds. A couple of golf carts would be nice to transport the mobility-impaired from the grounds to the nearby train stations
每年这个时候都会来看美国网球公开赛,阿瑟阿什球场真的是无比巨大啊,蹲球员训练场感觉也很好。遗憾的是年都会碰到下雨取消比赛,希望顶棚早点盖起来吧。
Whether you are a tennis fan or just an occasional observer, the US Open is an event not to be missed. As another reviewer said, it is something you "should plan to go to ....at least once in their lifetime." The complex is amazing! Perhaps it's the history of the NY Worlds Fair and what remains to this day for you to enjoy that makes this such a special place. No matter the reason, the venue is impressive. And of course so is the tennis. With all the fans you would think you would be put off by the crowds however the USTA has done an outstanding job of creating an atmosphere of relaxation, good food in the food court and restaurants, plenty of space to wander between matches, retail and comfortable seating. Don't take my word for it. Plan to attend the next US Open.
I live nearby and go every year the first of second night when the tickets are inexpensive. Food way overpriced. Large tennis area used only two weeks for the US Open
My sister brought me to NYC for my 40th birthday weekend. We came 2 days and we were glad we did. What a beautiful place! We are definitely planning a return trip. Next time looking to get reserved seats at Louis Armstrong as it held a lot of the big matches. Serena was at Asche but the big named men were featured at Louis and unless you were prepared to be locked in there all day you couldn't leave for fear of not getting back in once it got full. We will def lol for reserve seats at Louis next time.
This was a fun experience! Saw some great matches and had a lot of fun! We also walked to the HUGE fountain with the big globe! Pretty cool! Lots to do and eat when the games aren't so exciting! It's in our country! You gotta try it!
Hot, fun day in the city. Wish people would move quickly up and down the stairs and not linger and block the view ... But overall the tournament is great! Good vegetarian options too were appreciated - best I've found at a major sporting event
Watched five sessions in 2014 US Open. It was an amazing experience. Definitely plan to visit if you are a tennis fan.Few tips1. There are three types of tickets in Arthur Ash Stadium. Top row seats are not bad, you can follow the match. Staff was helpful. 2. If you want to watch a specific match, try tickets in resale a day or two before. We bought Murray vs Djokovic match ticket a day before3. You get plenty of parking space if there is no MLB match
Really fits with the whole vibe of the early fall. The US Open really is a unique event, I recommend trying to fit it in if your in NYC at the time. Really a great experience, and if you get the grounds pass you can get up close and personal with the players which is really cool! Definitely try to go see it.
The National Tennis Center is located on the former grounds of the 1965 NY Worlds Fair (I happen to have attended it as a 9 year old child), the complex is impressive, as its two iconic venues, Louis Armstrong and Arthur Ashe stadium are impressive venues. The US OPEN Tennis tournament is one of those events that qualify for anyone's bucket list! It certainly was on ours and we were not disappointed. It is clean, easy to navigate, has an incredible array of food, beverage and merchandise offering, initial access is a bit cumbersome as the security checks for the visitors could be more efficient, as you stand and queue under the sun. Once inside, it is smooth sailing, but to get there from downtown Manhattan, the only practical way is by taking the Metro line #7, make sure it is the express one (you will recognize the train as the number is in a purple square on the train sides) as the local takes 15 to 20 minutes longer and makes some 20 stops. You need to get off on Mets Villets station, surprisingly, there are no signs announcing that it is the venue for the event, only after you get off the train and only if you observe well the surroundings, you will see the signs pointing to tennis and baseball... obviously the whole event seems catered only for locals who know where things are and how to get there... a long walk over a wodden board walk gets you to the gates. It is a good idea to buy a Metrocard with enough money for your return journey, as otherwise you will spend a long time queuing to buy your ticket for your return journey (like our first day...). You would think that organizers could throw in to the ticket price the subway ride to and from the venue, as driving there is pure torture, you can see the traffic backed up for miles as you approach the venue on the Metro. Something else that requires getting used to is that Americans in the tennis stadium behave as if they were watching a baseball game, people are constantly moving around with food an beverages and hardly ever are really silent, in stark contrast to what is basic tennis etiquette in Europe. Once you overcome this, the fact that you are watching the elite of the world battling out in front of you, is a unique experience, at least for those of us who are tennis fans. If you can afford it, courtside seats at either end of the court some 8 rows up are the best, we bought tickets to the second level, and while still having a great view, because the stadium is so big, you loose some of the action. Next time we will save up and buy courtside tickets!