You wouldn’t know that a tropical storm named Irene just blasted through the geographic region. The final grand slam of the tennis year is well underway, under clear blue skies, just off the Flushing Meadows stop on the #7 train in NYC.
OK, technically it’s Flushing, NY, or Flushing Meadows, NY, depending on who you are, or who your momma is and what she calls it. If you live in a house in the area, it’s probably Flushing Meadows, an apartment, Flushing. That’s right. All about inciting class warfare on Manolith.
This is, hands down, the most exciting tennis tournament in the world. Wimbledon has the history, but the U.S. Open has an electricity that is incredibly unique to sporting events. Having attended multiple times, there’s really nothing quite like the competitive action on the first few days of the U.S. Open while the draw is still thick with marquee names, as well as up-and-comers who are just looking for the perfectly timed break point to generate some buzz and enjoy the boost of confidence that propels them to the next level of their tennis career.
You can feel that energy at the USTA Tennis Center.
Sure, a ticket will score you access to a seat in Arthur Ashe stadium, but it’s the numbered courts in the early action where you can stand and watch the world’s best tennis players from 20 feet away. Ever wonder what they say when they’re talking to themselves? You won’t wonder after being at the event.
The U.S. Open offers a festival environment that has made it a favorite among players as well as fans. If you’re in the NYC Metro area, get out and go! You’ll have no problem scalping some tix just off the train. If you’re looking for the televised coverage, jump over to ESPN 2, and if you’re looking for a little coverage on the Interwebs, check out ESPN3 and at the US Open site.
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