USTA National Tennis Center

Pros: Well-maintained, many opportunities to watch top players up close.
Cons: Expensive, few good seats at Arthur Ashe.

I have been going to the US Open at the National Tennis Center (NTC) nearly every year since the early 1990s. It has improved greatly over the years, although it is often very expensive. Accessibility: The NTC is located in the Flushing section of ...

Pros: A much better place than pre-1997. Very well organized.
Cons: Drink and merchandise prices. No backpacks allowed but I understand why).

I will never forget my first time at the US Open. It was 1992, Louis Armstrong court was the main stadium, it was the night session and I saw Steffi Graf whip up on some poor Asian player, just before Jim Courier had to go the distance against then ...

Pros: See the Pros play... & first jump on new clothes, and memorabilia
Cons: Crowded, expensive, hard to get close to the talent

The food is expensive- I took in a big bag of peanuts, tucked into my fatigue britches, for my date and me and we shared them with the other couple we were with, seeing the match. We got sprinkled on by the rain but it was nothing- there is however no ...

Pros: Great tennis, Beautiful center, Chance to watch many famous players
Cons: Food prices

Every year in late August--early September, the USTA Tennis Center welcomes the best tennis players in the world for the last Grand Slam tournament of the year--U.S. Open.

In the last three years I have attended the US Open many times (97-99...

Pros: Beautifully designed tennis center
Cons: Prices

The United States Tennis Association National Tennis Center is a great place to watch tennis and the perfect locale for the US Open annual tournament. Located in Flushing, Queens right across the street from Shea Stadium it has hosted the...

Pros: Named After Arthur Ashe
Cons: He Still Wouldn't Approve Of Fan/Player Shenanigans

The USTA National Tennis Center is a great place to watch high-caliber tennis matches. I know because I have watched many a televised match from this venue and have enjoyed a lot of terrific U.S. Open matches.

The NTC is one of those...

Pros: Great passionate fans
Cons: The planes and the wind

One of my most memorable tournaments while on tour was playing in the doubles semi-finals of the US Open in 1986 with Kevin Curren against Mats Wilander and Joakim Nystom on the Grandstand Court (we lost the match 7-6 in the fifth). What was daunting and...

Pros: Great place, great player
Cons: highly priced

I went to the 1999 US Open at the National Tennis Center, and it was fabulous. I really enjoyed it. The place is great, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is wonderful. It is very new, and you have a great view from inside. There are also 2 other stadiums that...

Pros: great stadium, great seats if your down low
Cons: not a great place to watch tennis

i went to arthur ashe stadium to watch the 1999 u.s. open. unfortunately, i had nose bleed seats and for the price i paid i expected to be a little close to the court and not to the clouds. the stadium itself is absolutely gorgeous and up to date. a...

Pros: Lots of fun, Many good matches
Cons: tickets are on the expensive side

I attended the US Open back in 1996 during the 3rd and 4th rounds, and a ton of fun. When I was there, Arthur Ashe Stadium had not yet been completed, however, the other facilities were still nice. We had tickets for center court and they were the...

Pros: There is no tennis tournament with more electricity than the Open.
Cons: We paid a lot of money to see people the size of ants

We went to the US Open in 1999 and 2000. In 1999 we flew in to NY for a weekend in July, and very implusively decided to buy tickets for the Open. This year, 2000, I bought tickets in April when they are are available to USTA members. The seats I...

Pros: a great experience
Cons: expen$ive food

The USTA National Tennis Center is host to the grand slam tennis event, The US Open. People from all around the world come to see this great tennis event. Even the locals come to watch the action packed tennis matches (e.g. Regis Philbin, Donald Trump)....

Pros: Easy to get to, big name players
Cons: Very expensive food prices, expensive tickets

Every August and September, the best male and female tennis players in the world ascend on Flushing, Queens in New York for the US Open. This is definitely an event that all big tennis fans should attend. I would suggest taking the 7 train (the same ...

Pros: crazy and different
Cons: crazy and different

The US Open is the biggest tennis event in the world. It is like no other event that you'll ever be a part of. All the ettiqeutte goes out the door when you go to forest hills. All the craziness of being in the big city can be felt within the confines...

Pros: cheap tix prices for the stars seen, beautiful landscapes
Cons: Food but can be cheaper if bought before entered into the stadium and souvenir prices

The showcase and outside courts produce an atmosphere like no other sporting event. In the outside courts, you can literally sit within feet of the court and enjoy some very real action. However, once inside Louis Armstrong stadium your breath will be...