Some observations from this year's US Open...

Tennis-Bargains is back from the first week at the US Open 2012 opening weekend!


A few notables US Open 2012 additions and changes we want to highlight for you below. Also, with some US Open insider's guide Part 1 and Part 2 with insights during qualifying week

Court 17 - The "New Grandstand"


Fans Welcome Weekend - Free Close-up Players Practice

  • Got to see Roger Federer, Djokovic, Murray, Ferrer, Raonic, Nalbandian, Tsonga, Del Portro, Tipsarevic, Cilic, Monaco FOR FREE!!
  • Yep, if you came to visit the US Open this past weekend, you got to see practically every male player in the Top 15 from about 20-30 feet away!
  • On the women's side, we were able to see on these courts: Sharapova, Serena Williams, Clisters, Li Na, etc...

Top Food choice this year: Crepes

  • About 3/4 the way down the row of the food court area - these crepes come in different meats (chicken, beef, pork, veggie, etc).
  • Definitely would recommend trying one for about $11 for a relatively healthy yet tasty choice.
  • My favorite, "Le Poulle": The Chicken Crepe ~$11 is one of the best meals on site - good to enjoy when watching a match on the new court 17. Check out this article/review from NY Times.


Thanks to all our fans (both new and old) who are following us!


Spend $20+ with Amex Card, get $10 back at US Open 2012 (8/27-9/9)


Great for buying some lunch and/or gifts for friends! Just link using their Facebook App. If you have multiple Amex Cards, you can get multiple $10 back. Also they are handing out free US Open Radios again if you show your Amex card at their booth.

This year SPG (Starwoods Preferred Guest Card) was also giving out free pedicab rides across the boardwalk from the 7 train stop until  8pm! See more of our Amex freebies from the US Open!


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Details: "Get a one-time $10 statement credit by using your synced Card to make a single purchase of $20+ onsite at the US Open from 8/27/12 - 9/9/12."
Offer Terms:  Enrollment limited. Limit 1 per Card across all American Express offer platforms. Statement credits are generally issued within 3-5 business days after your qualifying purchase, but may take up to 2 billing periods to post to your account. Statement credit may be reversed if qualifying purchase is returned/cancelled. If American Express does not receive information that identifies a transaction as having occurred at this merchant, the transaction will not be eligible for the offer.

Top Players Practice *Live Updates* plus photos and videos for Arthur Ashe Day!


Tennis-Bargains.com will be posting up *Player Alerts* on Twitter during this entire first US Open weekend! Whenever we spot a top star practicing on a particular court, you'll be the first to get a front row seat and enjoy!

ATP: Federer, Djokovic, Delpo, Fish, Roddick, Hewitt, etc...
WTA: Sharapova, Williams, Azerenka, Stousur and many more...



This way our fans can instantly get a front row seat to see Federer or Djokovic as soon as they are seen by one of our spotter staff! 



Beat the crowds, and get the practice info first when we release match schedules on Facebook! Plus many more money saving tips!

Free "Welcome Weekend" for US Open Fans


"Welcome Weekend" - US Open Fans Meetup (Aug 24 - Aug 26)

We'd like to encourage new tennis fans who are new to the US Open experience. At Tennis-Bargains, we'll be giving a small group of our loyal fans a personal "insiders" guided tour around the park and courts. We hope to make first-timers a bit more comfortable getting around there.


To get that small-group feel, we'll try to reach out to those of you who plan to make it to NYC this weekend. Please mark on the form if you'll be attending the "Welcome Weekend".

Alsofeel free to say hi if you see us as we walk about the tennis grounds. We welcome tennis fans of all ages to get a chance to experience this American Grand Slam.

During the day, you'll get to meet the pro players, fellow coaches and the entourage up close on the practice courts. Plus we'll lead you  around to some of our favorite Tennis-Bargain "hidden secrets" and check out the new court 17, at the 2012 US Open.

PS: We just got our US Open $25 Gift Cards in the mail today!
We plan to hand out at least one gift card to a lucky fan at the Welcome Weekend event!

Tennis-Warehouse 20th Anniversary Sale: 40% OFF Select Items (ends 8/21 8AM PDT)


This is an excellent sale from Tennis-Warehouse on some great items
...remember, it is 40% on top of existing low sale prices!


Free 2-day shipping with $75 orders! Hurry, sale ends very soon!


http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/anniversarysale.html

Update: The site can become a tad slow, with so much traffic today!

Tip: Just be patient - this afternoon/evening, I was able to personally verify that orders and order numbers are getting processed. Either through the phone or online they can be placed successfully.

Great Deals:
  • YouTek Head Radical MP ~$78
  • Wilson Super Six Bag ~$25
  • Babolat Team Six Bag ~$27
  • Shoes and Apparel

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