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2016 US Open (tennis) Discussion Thread


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Didn't go into grounds yet, just buying tickets, you save a lot buying at the booth. These are probably juniors practicing in courts outside grounds. In golf I have a ball flight fetish. Coming in second is the speed, curve and angle professionals propel a little green ball with effortless grace. My favorite is the backhand slice to backhand slice, just barely skimming the net.

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2 hours ago, nevets88 said:

Didn't go into grounds yet, just buying tickets, you save a lot buying at the booth. These are probably juniors practicing in courts outside grounds. In golf I have a ball flight fetish. Coming in second is the speed, curve and angle professionals propel a little green ball with effortless grace. My favorite is the backhand slice to backhand slice, just barely skimming the net.

Green ball?

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I'll admit that I don't watch tennis often, but this Djokovic match is boring as hell. There is almost no energy and both players look absolutely miserable. Usually when I watch, tennis is a lot more exciting.

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Mooooooo

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The weather looks nice in NY. 

No doubt Djokovic is a generational player. Re: tennis, I prefer the women's game - more volleys.

Good to see other tennis fans here. My wife and I play regularly during the summer.

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Thanks @nevets88 for the reminder.  I turned it on last night in time to watch the last 1 1/4 set of Madison Keys and Alison Riske (which ended at nearly 11pm my time)  The night sessions that last until my bedtime are my favorite part about the US Open.

Now I have something to fill my nighttime Olympic void for the next couple of weeks. :beer:

 

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I kind of want it to rain so I can see the roof close. 

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American upsets 14th ranked Belgium. 

The new Grandstand Court.

 

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On 8/31/2016 at 1:48 AM, Golfingdad said:

Didn't get to see any tennis tonight.  Thanks for the pics @nevets88!!

Are you attending any more days or just today?

That's it @Golfingdad, have been to it so many times, prefer to just watch on tv unless I luck into some tickets, just wanted to see the new roof and the new grandstand court. The food options are so much better now - some of the hipster food truck/restaurants are there, don't have to go to the city, just pay double already the inflated regular price :-P

You know, I would just prefer to watch sports as if I were recording it w/my camera close by, no announcers, no commercials, "reality" mode, none of the over production from the networks, no announcers hyping, hyping, hyping in shill mode. Oy, I got some homespun announcing from people sitting around me though, always get those. Shut up people and let me watch the frigging match in peace.

In the 2nd ladies video, I caught her doing a NSFW, did you notice? I didn't notice while I was there, only after watching the video at home.

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I thought ticket prices were more expensive this year. Minimum is $70 for 1st round nosebleeds. It only goes up from there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jesse-lawrence/2016-us-open-tickets-most_b_11766100.html

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Is it me, or does the tennis announcing seem to be better compared to their  counterparts in golf? Lead, color, courtside, etc... Lead and courtside seem to be more "in touch" compared to golf, less deferential.

That roof is sure looking like a really good idea now, doesn't it?

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17 hours ago, nevets88 said:

I thought ticket prices were more expensive this year. Minimum is $70 for 1st round nosebleeds. It only goes up from there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jesse-lawrence/2016-us-open-tickets-most_b_11766100.html

Do you need reserved tickets for Armstrong or Grandstand, or just for Ashe?

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8 minutes ago, Golfingdad said:

Do you need reserved tickets for Armstrong or Grandstand, or just for Ashe?

Just Ashe. The box seating in Armstrong/Grandstand is reserved though, I think you have to have special passes/corporate/package deal, but the hoi polloi seats are decent.

My 3 tips as a long time attendee. Bring a pair of mini binoculars - even if you're sitting pretty close, being able see up close so as to read the logo on the racket is pretty handy. Night session, bring a sweater. If you get sore butt, bring a cushion.

Due credit to Ticketmaster. They have a booth in front of the entrance but the guy was informing buyers there was no service charge at the USO ticket booth if you walk a little further.

The new grandstand is a very cool mini stadium. Very sleek.

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How cool is it when people have high speed video cameras at the USO?

One of the things I noticed walking around the grounds - the wifi worked pretty consistently. It was almost seamless. And pretty fast too although there were "slow" zones. I forget how consistent the wifi signal is in a baseball or football stadium, but that was pretty impressive, there must have been repeaters all over the place.

Who is golf's Monfils?  Man he is fun to watch.

Literally, a foot taller.

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