- US Open - August 29 to September 11, 2011
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US Open Tickets - On sale for general public starting: early June 2011
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Players compete in Men's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Singles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. CBS, USA Network, and many international broadcasters will carry the action live as 2010 winner Rafael Nadal returns to defend his crowns. Women's champ from 2009 and 2010, Kim Clijsters, will be back in action at Flushing Meadows.
Tennis matches occur during the day (11 a.m.) and at night (7 p.m.) on most days of the tournament, and are held in several venues within the grounds of the USTA National Tennis Center.
- Tennis Venues at the US Open
- Arthur Ashe Stadium hosts the top-seeded matches and the finals. Usually five matches per day at Ashe.
- Louis Armstrong Stadium has some reserved seating and also open seating for ground pass or other ticket-holders.
- The Grandstand is a smaller venue, open to anyone with a grounds pass or other ticket.
- Field courts throughout the grounds. These are a great chance to get real close to the action. In the first few days of the tournament, the field courts are simply the best places to watch tennis. The experience of being so close to the action is unparalleled.
Although the main US Open tournament is the best tennis, it's a lot of fun to check out the free Qualifying Tournament (August 24-27) and Practice Day (August 29) before the main event. Kids' Day (August 23) is also a great event for children and their families. These free events are a good value for getting close to the tennis action.
Grounds Admission Tickets
The Grounds Pass or Grounds Admission is a relatively cheap way to see a lot of tennis. Grounds Admission is only available the first eight days of the tournament, with access to matches held in the field courts, Grandstand, and portions of the Louis Armstrong Stadium. For a hearty tennis fan, that can mean five or more matches. The Grounds Admission, however, does not grant admission to Arthur Ashe Stadium.
US Open Events and Schedule
- Qualifying Tournament - August 23 to August 26, 2011
- Arthur Ashe Kids' Day - August 27, from 9:30 a.m. Stadium show is 2 to 4 p.m.
- Open Practice Day- August 28, 2011 - Come see many world-class tennis stars getting ready for the opening day of the tournament. Gates open at 11 a.m. Free
- Make sure to get there early for a seat.
- US Open Main Tournament - Monday, August 29, to Sunday, September 11, 2011
- US Open Men's Championships - September 12
- US Open Women's Championships - September 11
- Night sessions are cheaper and usually cooler. The weather in late August and early September can be very hot and humid in NYC.
- Official US Open schedule.
- Cost: Buy US Open tickets - Ticket sales start early June 2011
