If you enjoy tennis, visiting New York to see your favorite players competein the 2010 US Open tennis tournament can be very enjoyable. However, attending a professional sports event can be an expensive proposition between parking, food, tickets, and other incidental costs. These quick tips will make your day smoother so you will get maimal enjoyment when you attend the US Open.Before You Go
1. Consider buying your tickets for the 2010 US Open tennis tournament on the day of the event. If you plan to arrive close to the time the US Open ticket office opens, the lines usually move freely and are not excessive. Choose one day that you'd like to go and an alternate in case the weather does not cooperate. If you purchase tickets in advance for the US Open, and the weather is bad, tickets are non-refundable if the matches are not canceled.
2. Security has increased everywhere since 9/11. Minimize your waiting time at the entrance of the US Open by leaving handbags and knapsacks at home. You can get a plastic bag from one of the vendors once you get inside or fold one up and stuff it in your pocket.
3. Wear a large scarf as a belt. In the heat of the day some of the plastic seating gets extremely hot. When needed, you can remove your over-sized scarf and sit it on it.
4. Bring a can or bottle of sunscreen and wear a hat.
When You Arrive at the 2010 US Open in New York
1. Unless you have your heart set on seeing a particular match, you do not need to spend the money to get into the main arena. The smaller courts are more intimate so you get to see the players up close. Bring a small book and you may be able to get some autographs if your inclined.
2. Check the side courts periodically when there is no one scheduled in a match there. Sometimes you can see favorite players waming up before a match.
3. Once you buy water, keep the bottle. Water bottles at the US Open are expensive, but you can easily refill them in the bathroom or water fountains.
4. Plan on eating lunch on the early side or later than usual. If you eat at an off time, it will be easier to find seating and the food lines will be shorter.
5. There are booths with different related tennis information, games, and products at the US Open. Review the match schedule and plan to visit these around times when you want a break from watching tennis. They are also
a nice break if you are with children who have short attention spans.
6. Pay attention to where the sun is shining if it is a hot day. Sitting on the shady side of the court will be more comfortable.
