Every little thing to Know Concerning the 2024 US Open

On Monday, one of many world’s marquee sporting occasions is again. The 2024 US Open Tennis Championships returns to Billie Jean King Nationwide Tennis Heart in New York because the 12 months’s fourth and ultimate Grand Slam. 

About 700,000 followers are anticipated to descend upon Queens for the occasion.  As traditional, not solely are you able to anticipate riveting tennis motion from the tour’s elite gamers, however Flushing Meadows additionally turns into the town’s high vacation spot for all issues leisure, meals, and drink. 

Whether or not a neighborhood or a customer, right here’s a take a look at what you may anticipate for 2024.

The Schedule

The US Open’s ticketed foremost draw runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8 (together with Labor Day weekend), however the motion will get going per week prior with Fan Week. 

From Aug. 19-25, Fan Week attendees can get complimentary entry to the tennis heart grounds to look at qualifying matches, apply classes, and extra. For example, on Aug. 21, anticipate a tennis exhibition that includes a lineup of all-star gamers and US Open legends.  

With a full array of leisure, meals, and drink out there, it’s a preview of what’s to come back for week two. America Tennis Affiliation (USTA) sometimes releases the schedule of play a number of days earlier than the beginning of the match. 

Eating, Leisure, and Buying

Tennis may be the primary attraction, but it surely’s actually not the one enchantment of the US Open. For 14 days, anticipate New York’s electrical power and top-notch eats on show in Flushing Meadows.  

The Honey Deuce, a crowd-favorite signature cocktail comprised of Gray Goose vodka, lemonade, raspberry liquor, and melon balls, is again as soon as once more. Additionally making a return is fare from some recognizable names: Chef Ed Brown, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, Chef David Burke, and Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.  

Coqodaq — the buzzy eatery from restauranteur Simon Kim — will make its US Open debut. Followers can even take pleasure in signature dishes from the Korean-inspired Higher Fried Rooster restaurant, together with a singular hen nugget and caviar pairing, positioned on the membership stage of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Anticipate eats from standard eateries in and round New York represented on the Open: Benjamin’s Steakhouse, Dos Toros Taqueria, Purple Hook Lobster Pound, Fuku, Eataly, Crown Shy, Korilla BBQ and Poke Yachty, Hill Nation BBQ, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and plenty of extra. 

On Aug. 22, the Open’s signature culinary occasion, Flavors of the Open, visitors will dine on a sampling of premium gadgets whereas having fun with stay music and top-tier tennis motion. 

As in previous years, each American Categorical and Chase cardholders (and even non-cardholders) obtain choose on-site perks. 

The US Open American Categorical Fan Expertise, a 20,000-square-foot interactive area for all visitors will return. Additionally again for cardholders is an Amex Card Member Lounge and unique Centurion Lounge (for Amex Platinum cardholders solely). Reservations are required for the Centurion Lounge and can drop on Resy every day at 10:00 a.m. EST. 

For Chase cardholders, there will probably be an indoor lounge (reservations required apart from Fan Week); a first-come, first-served out of doors Chase Terrace together with tennis views, shade, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; and complimentary cell chargers all through the match grounds. 

Anticipate US Open merchandise designed by Ralph Lauren, Fila and Wilson gear, and far more on the market.

Lastly, from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8, anybody who books a reservation on the following NYC hotspots by means of Dorsia will get a free Ace Paloma on the Open, a cocktail made with Maestro Dobe tequila, grapefruit soda, and recent lime:

• Barbuto
• Dante West Village
• Little Prince
• Lola Taverna
• Mēdüzā Mediterrania
• Cucina Alba

Getting There

Whereas inside New York Metropolis’s borders, Flushing Meadows is about 11 miles from the center of Manhattan and positioned in far japanese Queens. Driving is usually not beneficial as visitors, particularly close to the doorway of the tennis heart, could be heavy (particularly because the New York Mets baseball workforce regularly has video games at close by CitiField in the course of the tennis match). 

One of the best ways to get to the tennis motion is by taking public transportation. Attendees can both take the 7 subway line to the Mets-Willets Level station or hop on the Lengthy Island Railroad, offering extra direct service from Penn Station, Grand Central, Woodside, and all stations on the Port Washington line. 

Should you should take a automobile, an Uber and Lyft pickup, and drop off zone is positioned on the far finish of the grounds, by the South Gate. 

For a extra luxurious expertise, think about a dayboat or a helicopter. For example, Aman New York has an in a single day bundle for out-of-towners (or staycationers) full with courtside seats and a ship to the venue in partnership with Barton & Grey Mariners Membership. In the meantime, Equinox Resort is working with Blade to supply high-rolling vacationers helicopter entry to the Open.