Two weeks of excitement and fervor! The appeal of the US Open Tennis
The US Open, held for two weeks from the end of August every year, is one of the four major tennis tournaments (Grand Slams), along with the Australian Open in January, the French Open in May, and Wimbledon in June. This tournament, which marks the end of the year for the four major tournaments, boasts the world's largest number of spectators and total prize money of any tennis tournament. Even in the United States, where many sporting events are held, it is a hugely popular iconic big event. During this time in New York, television, newspapers, and other media are reporting on the results of tennis every day. New Yorkers walking down the street are buzzing with talk of the US Open. Last year, attention was focused on the performance of not only Novak Djokovic (men's singles) and Flavia Pennetta (women's singles), but also Japanese players.
The US Open Tennis will be held from August 29th to September 11th, 2016. This tournament brings together the world's top players, but there are plenty of other things to see besides the matches! For example, the scale of the stadium where the tournament will be held is also something to look out for.
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, is home to several courts, including Arthur Ashe Stadium (accommodates 20,000 people) and Louis Armstrong Stadium (accommodates 10,000 people), two of the world's largest tennis stadiums. The sheer scale of the stadium will pleasantly overturn the notion that tennis courts are small. Be sure to visit the venue and be amazed by its overwhelming power. Also, during the tournament, there will be music concerts and other entertainment programs, so be sure to check them out.
Tips for enjoying the US Open tennis
The US Open Tennis is one of the most popular sporting events in the United States. In order to experience the excitement at the venue, there are a few things you should keep in mind. For example, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased online, with prices set according to stadium, date, and seat. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere at the venue easily, it is cheaper to watch in the first week than at the end of the tournament when the top players' matches are concentrated. Another recommended way to enjoy the US Open Tennis is to join a tour from Japan that includes tickets to the tournament.
There's more to New York City than just the US Open Tennis!
Summer in New York is abuzz with the US Open Tennis, but of course there's more to enjoy than just watching sports. This time of year, New York is a festival city with a wide variety of events taking place! See a Shakespeare play in Central Park, enjoy the Brazilian Day Festival in Midtown, take part in the Summer Film Festival in Bryant Park, or relax on Governors Island, which appears in New York Harbor only in the summer... Experience the charms of New York with your whole body, which can only be enjoyed in the summer!
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Even in America, where sports viewing is popular, the U.S. Open Tennis is a tournament that has a special presence. It is a big event on par with golf's Masters, Major League Baseball's (MLB) World Series, and the NFL's (NFL) Super Bowl, so New York is filled with excitement at this time of year. Be sure to enjoy the atmosphere.
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