Can they put a roof on the Louis Armstrong or grandstand, or is the ground still not good enough to support it? Would cost less and we could stop having these ridiculous monday finals.
Can they put a roof on the Louis Armstrong or grandstand, or is the ground still not good enough to support it? Would cost less and we could stop having these ridiculous monday finals.
Haven't you read that the best civil engineers in the world have evaluated a roof on Ashe and found it impossible to build due to the size and soil issues?
situation needs to be fixed big time! McEnroe brought up interesting topic how they went for more capacity as opposed to roof, and how the boys who made the decision regret it now
I'm an Engineer and this is absolutely true. Just because people WANT a roof doesn't mean the stadium geometry and surrounding structure can support it.
That's not to say it CAN'T be done, but the cost would be unbelievable and the amount of reconstruction that would be needed for the stadium itself would take more than 1 year, so the US Open would have to be "deferred" from that stadium for at least 1 year, if not more.
It never ceases to amaze me that people complain about things that they know nothing about.
And yes, they most certainly could add a roof to one of the smaller stadiums. But as has already been mentioned, that would be a logistics nightmare, as the number of Ashe tickets far outnumbers the tickets for either (or both) smaller stadiums. So, some legitimate ticketholders would still be out of luck when it rains.
That has been suggested so many times, but the USTA's excuse is that it would be unfair to those who bought seats to a packed-house at Ashe, but couldn't get into Armstrong/Grandstand due to lack of space.
I sort of buy it, but on the other hand, match actually occurring > no match
Ao is looking to have 3, Wimbledon has 1, RG will have one by 2016. So after 2016 USO will be the only roofless slam.
Or move the US Open to Moscow, Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo or just choose a random civilized country, not in the USA, so old for this century this country... :twisted:
What a bunch of whiners. A drainage system and tarps - problem solved. Then not long after the rain stops they could restart play.
A tennis center with 3 big stadiums with retractable roofs is like nothing for Putin!
They should be able to built a roof "soft top" like in Bucharest or Warsaw.
Also, I doubt a roof like that on Centre Court is too heavy ( nothing comparable to Cowboys Stadium or Amsterdam ArenA ).
I think those "best engineers" might be paid frauds just to help the guys from the USTA come with easy excuses :evil:.
First off, that's a cartoon, not a real picture of a real roof. Secondly, they want a RETRACTABLE roof, not a tarp.
But I'm sick and tired of people who just say "build a roof" without understanding the challenges and limitations involved.
Cartoon?
I understand Photoshop has made lots of progress lately, but not that much.
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Mother Russia have been investing heavily in sport infrastructure lately.
Lots of Football Stadiums not only for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi
F1 Circuit in Sochi
Etc.
A tennis center with 3 big stadiums with retractable roofs is like nothing for Putin!
I'm an Engineer and this is absolutely true. Just because people WANT a roof doesn't mean the stadium geometry and surrounding structure can support it.
That's not to say it CAN'T be done, but the cost would be unbelievable and the amount of reconstruction that would be needed for the stadium itself would take more than 1 year, so the US Open would have to be "deferred" from that stadium for at least 1 year, if not more.
It never ceases to amaze me that people complain about things that they know nothing about.
And yes, they most certainly could add a roof to one of the smaller stadiums. But as has already been mentioned, that would be a logistics nightmare, as the number of Ashe tickets far outnumbers the tickets for either (or both) smaller stadiums. So, some legitimate ticketholders would still be out of luck when it rains.
Haven't these clown USO organizers picked up a clue yet? It rains EVERY YEAR at that dang place
Actually, you can't. The only tickets you can exchange tonight's tickets for are the Thursday or Friday DAY sessions:Just in: "Due to current weather conditions, tonight’s session 18 is officially cancelled. According to our weather policy, you may exchange tonight’s Session 18 ticket(s) for the same session in 2013. You may also exchange tonight’s ticket(s) for other sessions for this year’s Tournament."
Wow, just wow. Though the part about being able to exchange tickets for other sessions at this years tournament isn't too bad, you could get a ticket to a semifinals or finals night if they aren't sold out.
Eh this roof thing is not a big deal but the Stupid Saturday needs to go.
Haven't you read that the best civil engineers in the world have evaluated a roof on Ashe and found it impossible to build due to the size and soil issues?
I'm an Engineer and this is absolutely true. Just because people WANT a roof doesn't mean the stadium geometry and surrounding structure can support it.
That's not to say it CAN'T be done, but the cost would be unbelievable and the amount of reconstruction that would be needed for the stadium itself would take more than 1 year, so the US Open would have to be "deferred" from that stadium for at least 1 year, if not more.
It never ceases to amaze me that people complain about things that they know nothing about.
And yes, they most certainly could add a roof to one of the smaller stadiums. But as has already been mentioned, that would be a logistics nightmare, as the number of Ashe tickets far outnumbers the tickets for either (or both) smaller stadiums. So, some legitimate ticketholders would still be out of luck when it rains.
Better to have some indoor matches than no matches at all.but then it becomes an indoor event
People complain when it rains and there's no roof, but then they criticize Federer for winning on "indoor" grass at Wimbledon.
They should just roof the other two main stadia and sell both a standard ticket plus the right amount of insurance tickets that guarantees a transfer to the roofed stadium.
Any unsold tickets can be sold to other patrons.
Standard ticket holders who can't transfer get a refund.
People complain when it rains and there's no roof, but then they criticize Federer for winning on "indoor" grass at Wimbledon.
Arthur Ashe stadium is the greatest abomination in spectator tennis. I think most who have spent time in the monstrosity agree. The upper deck seats offer a worthless perspective on the tennis court. You're better off watching it on TV.
Frankly, I think you're better off watching it on TV no matter where you are inside Ashe, except maybe the front row. I've watched matches from inside the luxury suites and even there you could hardly see anything on the court. That's why when I used to go, I would always just buy a grounds pass, which still gets you into Armstrong and the Grandstand, and just avoid Ashe stadium altogether. It's a lot cheaper, too.Arthur Ashe stadium is the greatest abomination in spectator tennis. I think most who have spent time in the monstrosity agree. The upper deck seats offer a worthless perspective on the tennis court. You're better off watching it on TV.
OK, time to move the US Open to California.
Rain is pouring now atleast hoping for a fed- berdy match