This weekend, get out of the house and head down to Flushing Meadows Corona Park and check out one of the world’s most prestigious grand slam tennis tournaments - The U.S. Open.
For decades, Queens has been home to the tournament, which draws some of the most celebrated names in tennis. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in the park, is beautifully lined with shops, boutiques and tons of eateries that feature everything from barbeque to Chinese, pizza and ice cream.
Its centerpiece, Arthur Ashe Stadium, has provided a home for some of the greatest tennis matches of all time.
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With only a few days left of the U.S. Open, now is the time to experience all the center has to offer.
This week, catch the Men’s Quarter Final, Men’s Mixed Doubles Final, Women’s Doubles Semifinal and the Women’s Semifinal. Day games start at 11 a.m and night games begin at 7 p.m, weather permitting.
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During the weekend, watch the last matches of the season, including the Men’s Semifinal and Women’s Singles Final on Saturday and the Women’s Singles Final and the Men’s Singles Final on Sunday. The Pre-Match Ceremony kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Even if you are not a tennis fan, the atmosphere in the tennis center will be one to experience.
During your visit to the center, be sure to drop by the SmashZone, where you and your family can get fitted and sized with the right gear to play a match, as well as The Tennis Hall of Fame Gallery, Avenue of the Aces or the Court of Champions.
For more information on The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center or for a complete schedule of matches and ticket prices, visit the U.S. Open's website.