The US Open is one of the most prestigious Grand Slam events on the tennis circuit and tickets for the semi-finals and final are very expensive. The Open takes place in September at Flushing Meadow, Queens and if you want to see a match it is recommended to book tickets well in advance. There is Grandstand seating, which are uncomfortable uncovered planks - these are taken on a first-come first-served basis.The box office is the place to buy tickets for the early round matches and doubles games, but if you really want to get your hands on a ticket for the finals, a ticket scalp may be your only option. Be prepared to pay outrageous prices for these much sought after tickets. Many companies in the US tend to buy blocks of tickets for the Open well in advance as it is an extremely popular spectator sport in America.
The Virginia Slims International Tournament takes place at Madison Square Garden in November every year.

If you fancy playing instead of watching, the courts are rented out all year round to amateurs for upwards of $25 per hour - these are the actual courts the pros practise on!

The telephone directory also lists tennis courts where you can play - these are under the headin "Tennis Courts - Public and Private"

For the public courts you will have to have a $50 permit and an identity card. The permits are available from NY City Parks & Recreation Department.

Contact Details:

Match Tickets
Tel: (718) 271 5100

USTA National Tennis Center:
Tel: 718-760-6200
www.usopen.org

NY City Parks and Recreation Department:
Arsenal Building
64th Street and 5th Avenue
Tel: 408-0100