Why attending the NY Open blows away the US Open

[TimeToPlaySets]

Attended the NY Open today.
It was much better than the US Open.

This was an amazingly convenient venue,
and INFINITELY more enjoyable than the US Open.

1) Easier parking. No lines. No traffic jam. No nothing.
Just pull up into the huge vacant parking lot, and walk 20 feet to the front door of the stadium.

2) No crowds. No security BS. No nothing.

3) Great seats. No jockeying for bleacher seats.
You don't lose your seat if you get up.
Sit anywhere you want.
I had an entire section of the stadium all to myself.

4) Great view of 2 courts at the same time.
No twisting your neck

5) Best of all? The weather.
No oppressive 100 degree US Open heat, sun, humidity.
Nice and cool, and indoors, with perfect lighting.

6) Dirt cheap. For $20, this was a steal.
US Open is triple the price

What a great experience.
So relaxing and enjoyable.

What a great way to get some tennis fix in the middle of winter.

I am absolutely heading back later this week
to see Isner, Tiafoe, Millman, and Rubin, MackMcD.

 

[PeteD]

Can it match the $8 hot dogs?

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

$6.

I brought my own snacks

 

[Avedissianj1]

Totally agree with you regarding the lines and seating availability and pricing. Only down side is the overall quality of the field. Sure tiafoe isner and a few other top guys but can’t compete with a major’s field

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

I only ever watch qualifiers at US Open, so it's a moot point for me. Anyone in the top 200 all look the same to me. Way better than me.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

I went to the tournament in Munich one year, and I really enjoyed how low key and accessible it was compared to Montreal. I sat two tables from Baghdatis, walked past Haase, Bolleli, Kohlschreiber, and some people just went up to Stan on a practice court to take a picture. No security detail, no major fences blocking fans, no mobs of fans running to see anyone. It was awesome.

 

[stringertom]

Is the @J011yroger attending?

 

[J011yroger]

Is the @J011yroger attending?

I was invited to go watch a guy I sometimes practice with yesterday but I had too much going on. I'll probably make it down at some point, enough people have free tickets.

J

 

[PeteD]

Is the @J011yroger attending?

He's busy finding a buyer for his condo in Dubai. Or he should be.

 

[Nostradamus]

Attended the NY Open today.
It was much better than the US Open.

This was an amazingly convenient venue,
and INFINITELY more enjoyable than the US Open.

1) Easier parking. No lines. No traffic jam. No No nothing.
Just pull up into the huge vacant parking lot, and walk 20 feet to the front door of the stadium.

2) No crowds. No lines. No security BS. No nothing.

3) Great seats. No jockeying for bleacher seats.
You don't lose your seat if you get up. Sit anywhere you want.
I had an entire section of the stadium all to myself.

4) Great view of 2 courts at the same time. No twisting your neck

5) Best of all? The weather.
No oppressive US Open heat, sun, humidity.
Nice and cool, and indoors, with perfect lighting.

6) Dirt cheap. For $20, this was a steal.

What a great experience.
So relaxing and enjoyable.

What a great way to get some tennis fix in the middle of winter.

I am absolutely heading back later this week
to see Isner, Tiafoe, Millman, and Rubin, MackMcD.

Yea but Federer, and RAFA isn't playing in it. so you can't see the 4000 RPM topspin from RAFA or 100 mph forehands from federer

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

For me, not an issue. . I never bother with stadium matches at USO. Can't see anything. I stick to scrubs in the outer courts. Best view.

 

[toby55555]

No crowds is the understatement; I’m watching two Americans, Eubanks and Escobedo and the officials outnumber the spectators. Admittedly it’s a 2nd round qualifying match but even so.

 

[toby55555]

Liking the grey courts.

 

[snr]

I know its just the first year, but with the amount of spectators here... do you think it will be enough to keep the event?

Yeah, its great for us, the spectators to have empty seats, but it doesn't quite look good on TV, for sponsors, or revenue for the event.

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

I know its just the first year, but with the amount of spectators here... do you think it will be enough to keep the event?

Yeah, its great for us, the spectators to have empty seats, but it doesn't quite look good on TV, for sponsors, or revenue for the event.

This was discussed last year. This is the second year of a 10-year contract supposedly.. I'll enjoy it while it lasts

 

[Sparlingo]

No one goes to the US Open anymore, it's too crowded.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Uniondale, NY from NYC is how far away? 60 miles?

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

Half that.

 

[stringertom]

No one goes to the US Open anymore, it's too crowded.

Yessir, Yogi Berra! “No one goes there anymore. It’s too crowded!”

 

[BeatlesFan]

No one goes to the US Open anymore, it's too crowded.

Depends on who is playing.

Fed?

WTA matches or RBA on court?

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

See these USOpen photos?
Remove the entire top two sections, and you now have Nassau.
There is not a bad seat in the house.

 

[J011yroger]

Chilling with Lleyton, Sam, John and Bob at local club.

Heading over to the open now. If I see a guy with a pony tail I'll assume it's TTPS and introduce myself.

J

 

[Deleted member 23235]

Chilling with Lleyton, Sam, John and Bob at local club.

Heading over to the open now. If I see a guy with a pony tail I'll assume it's TTPS and introduce myself.

J

might be heading there friday.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

No one goes to the US Open anymore, it's too crowded.

Yessir, Yogi Berra! “No one goes there anymore. It’s too crowded!”

I thought it was a Futurama reference.

 

[J011yroger]

might be heading there friday.

I'll see if I can get more tickets.

I'm literally the only person in the VIP lounge.

J

 

[J011yroger]

J

 

[Deleted member 23235]

I'll see if I can get more tickets.

I'm literally the only person in the VIP lounge.

J

can you see if they are selling cheap tix due ot snow?
i'd go out there tonight... will be fun to give the jeep and 4 wheel drive some exercise

 

[J011yroger]

can you see if they are selling cheap tix due ot snow?
i'd go out there tonight... will be fun to give the jeep and 4 wheel drive some exercise

I left after the Harrison match. I could have gotten you tickets if I knew earlier.

Sorry!

J

 

[Tennis_dude101]

Plus you get to see Tomic vs Isner tomorrow!

 

[loosegroove]

No one goes to the US Open anymore, it's too crowded.

Huh, well that's certainly a paradox.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

We using this as the NY Open thread?

 

[J011yroger]

We using this as the NY Open thread?

Sure.

Probably more people in this thread than at the open.

J

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Isner coming into this event on a 6 match losing streak despite being ranked inside the top 10.

Huge chance for Tomic to get his first win over Isner and his first top 10 win in a few years.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Isner is getting into so many of these rallies on Tomic's serves yet keeps belting that ball way long. He's done it at least 10 times. Stop hitting so hard.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Isner had a big chance to go 0-30 on Tomic's serve but belted the ball long.

Tomic holds and now Isner is serving to stay in it.

Tomic moves very well to win the first point. 0-15.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Tiebreak time. What a shocker.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Isner had the whole court and yet again he hits it into the net. How is he top 10? My god. He should be at 4-1 right now not down 2-3 lmao.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Set point Isner on Tomic's serve though.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Isner takes the first

 

[Tennis_dude101]

Isner takes the first

And the second set for the match....

 

[J011yroger]

The ball doesn't bounce on those courts. Must vex Isner.

J

 

[jon70]

Hewitt playing doubles again

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Tiebreak time. What a shocker.

Isner takes the first

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1096019857961828353

@Red Rick

 

[Deon Sanders]

Finally some people showed up tonight for Tiafoe

 

[Harry_Wild]

Finally some people showed up tonight for Tiafoe

Could be both - Jung and Tiafoe. Jung is from here too! LOL!

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

Yes

 

[Avedissianj1]

I’m going for the night session tonight, anyone know how much parking costs on site? Thanks

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

$15
$6 on StubHub

Anyone know the schedule for Friday and Saturday?