US Open - Full Fan Preview & Grandstand Map
After 3 days at the US Open this weekend, I wanted to share my tips and findings with all the US Open tennis fans from around the world. Should give you an idea of what to expect*Millions of fans will be attending this year in NYC or following it online and on TV.
Our goal is to make your experience fun, safe, and most importantly a good value.
Personal Weekend Experience and Opinions:
Two days of Qualifiers plus Arthur Ashe Kids Day. I witnessed a lot of new things while they were on my preview tour of the grounds at Flushing Meadows.
The Good - Great New Venue and Sponsor Freebies
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| Grandstand Court - US Open Map Guide |
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| Grandstand Lounge - hidden secret on the far side Access up the stairs. Turn LEFT after you pass the SMART car booth |
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| New 2016 US Open Grandstand Court - most-shaded seats looking towards Ashe |
Bonus: New Grandstand Stadium
Absolutely gorgeous architecture and a facility designed by Rossetti Architecture.The flow of the tennis campus now draws crowds in more of a circular path, but bottlenecks still occur at the food court pavilion and effectively isolate Court 17 as it is in the opposite corner from everything else.
A few tricks to save yourself time and sweat: Walk *behind* the new Grandstand stadium area. Stick to the paths at the South edge and West Edge. There is a "secret" back entrance along the South side of the Grandstand...with lounge seating and a private bathroom if you go all the way up to the top of the Grandstand. This is where most of the ESPN crew go to use it. It's like a private little hotel up there.
Also, another optimal and shaded path you can take is between the P1-P5 courts and cut through to see the new Grandstand.
Summary
1) Good = New Grandstand Stadium and Ashe Roof. Great Weather. Lots of Tennis.
2) Bad = HIGH Food Prices. Still not Tech Savvy. Lack of Easy Info.
3) Ugly = US Open Staff Service (not everyone) - a few rotten apples in the big apple...more later
SummaryBest Perks of US Open Freebies
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| Free US Open Game Ball. My favorite tennis souvenir. Tip: Go early morning to find them next to the practice courts! |
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| All USTA members can pick up this cooling towel FREE! |
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| Get your free US Open art poster Just show them your pre-sale ticket. |
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| Free Fan! Visit Orlando = Fan Friendly |
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| Go inside the American Express Private Lounge Amex Card gets you upstairs for Beverages and Snacks :) |