Fans Set For A Real Treat At The US Open

As far as fans are concerned, the US Open is the best tournament in the world.

Forget the centre court at Wimbledon, there’s no experience like being in the 22,000-captacity Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queen’s.

The USTA ensures that fans are treated to the ultimate day out at the venue, and this year will see their biggest entertainment effort yet.

Opening Night on August 29 celebrates youth tennis, and features a musical performance by Taio Cruz. Music will also be key to Finals Weekend, when Cyndi Lauper plays prior to the women’s singles final on September 10. Those looking at the 2011 US Open tennis betting will be more interested in the on court activities though.

It’s 10 years since the terrible events of 9/11, and the USTA will mark the anniversary by remembering those whose lives were lost that day.

Queen Latifah – musician, television and film actress, label president and author – will preside over a tribute before the start of the men’s singles final. For both the women’s and men’s singles championships “9-11-01” will be painted on the stadium court as part of the memorial tribute.

Wimbledon has its “Murray Mount” (formerly “Henman Hill”) where fans gather to watch the action on big screens. And this year the US Open unveils its own version, with the opening of a new show court – Court 17.

The court will have full television capabilities, state-of-the-art video screens, and will include the Chase Review electronic line calling system. Court 17 will seat more than 2,500, making it the fourth-largest court at the US Open.

It’s not the only media enhancement of the tournament, as for the second year microphones have been installed in the player boxes in Arthur Ashe Stadium, which will help viewers get even closer to the emotion and drama of the US Open by adding the perspective of the players’ guests as matches unfold. It’ll be an added bonus for anyone looking at the Betfair US open odds.

Following its Emmy-Award winning debut, the USTA, CBS Sports and Panasonic are bringing 3D-TV back to the US Open with expanded domestic and international distribution. New camera positions in Arthur Ashe Stadium will include a robotic camera on the umpire’s chair and new 3D-specific baseline camera positions.