So, I’ve always been a huge tennis fan, right? And the US Open, it’s like the Super Bowl of tennis. This year, 2017, I finally decided to go for it and get tickets. I’d never bought tickets for a major tennis event before, so I was totally clueless.
First thing I did was hit up the internet, like everyone does. I was looking for any tips on how to score tickets without selling a kidney. I found some chatter about ticket prices. Jeez, they said for the third round, seats at Arthur Ashe could set you back anywhere from around $287 to a whopping $3,495! That’s insane, but I guess it’s the price you pay to see the best in the world.
Then I stumbled upon this interesting tidbit about the qualifying rounds. Apparently, some folks say the best time to go is before the main event even starts. It’s free! Can you believe it? The qualifiers are usually held from Tuesday to Friday before the main tournament kicks off.
I also read somewhere that even for the free events, you still need a ticket. No getting in just by showing up, unfortunately. And if you snag a reserved ticket for Arthur Ashe Stadium, you get access to all the other courts too, like the Louis Armstrong Stadium and the Grandstand. That’s pretty sweet.
I also learned that it’s a good idea to get tickets for at least two days in a row. It can help me see more different players, as they usually play every other day. I need to be careful, as I discovered that night matches can go really late.
I have to admit, compared to prices at Wimbledon or Roland Garros, the US Open seemed steep. I saw someone mention that day tickets at those events could be as low as 35 dollars. But hey, it’s New York City, everything’s more expensive here, right?
In the end, I managed to get my tickets. It wasn’t easy, and it definitely wasn’t cheap. But I figured, it’s the US Open! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, at least for me. I’m pumped to see the semi-finals and finals, and hopefully, it’ll be worth every penny.
- Go to the qualifying rounds: They’re free and you can see some great tennis.
- Get tickets for multiple days: This way you can see a wider variety of players.
- Consider a reserved seat at Arthur Ashe: It gets you access to other courts too.
- Be prepared for high prices: It’s the US Open, after all.
I will go to see world-class players and great matches up really close. I’m so excited! Wish me luck!
