US Open Doubles

chalkflewup · 09-03-2012, 12:56 PM

If the doubles matches were a separate ticket, would anyone pay to watch?

TennisNinja · 09-03-2012, 02:32 PM

It's like if the WTA matches were a separate ticket. Yes, people would pay to watch but there'd be a lot less fans in the stands.

chalkflewup · 09-03-2012, 02:37 PM

I wouldn't pay $25 (x2) to take my kid to see the Bryan's play dubs, but I'd pay that to see Serena play Sharapoca.

BMC9670 · 09-03-2012, 02:38 PM

Doubles and mixed has been one of my favorite parts of attending the Open in person over the years. It's much better than on TV. Up close you see a lot more strategy and you get to see some top players more relaxed and interactive than in singles. I would recommend to all if you get the chance.

chalkflewup · 09-03-2012, 02:57 PM

I agree doubles can be entertaining but I enjoy watching singles. I went to one of the Slams a few years ago and the Doubles Finals stadium was less than 1/2 full.

TennisNinja · 09-03-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chalkflewup

I wouldn't pay $25 (x2) to take my kid to see the Bryan's play dubs, but I'd pay that to see Serena play Sharapoca.

I wasn't comparing men's doubles vs women's tennis. The WTA as a whole is less popular than the ATP.

Anyways, I'd rather go watch the Bryan's play dubs than watch Serena play Sharapova.

floridatennisdude · 09-04-2012, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TennisNinja

It's like if the WTA matches were a separate ticket. Yes, people would pay to watch but there'd be a lot less fans in the stands.

Not true, the difference between WTA and ATP is minimal.

http://m.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Dai...is-demos.aspx?

What the WTA needs is a marketable rivalry. That is really the only difference between the two tours popularity.

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