2015 US Open Schedule - Important Changes

Important Changes to the US Open schedule for 2015

Men's Final is now on Sunday Sept 13. The Men's Semi-Finals are on Friday Sept 11 this year.

Both sessions are said to be "sold out" by the US Open.  However, we found a few seats can still be found on TicketExchange. Women's Final and Men's Doubles Final are on Saturday Sept 12.

Great value US Open tickets for the 1st week

The 1st round matches have been compressed to just 2 days (Monday and Tuesday) of the first week. In the past, they usually included Wed. That means "better matches" earlier in the schedule with more match courts to roam.

For Sept 2-4, Ashe Day Sessions, marked in bold below will typically go for around $40 with the 2-for-1 promo codes. They offer a full lineup of 4 matches per day to watch on virtually every court. **US Open Promo codes will be sent shortly to our Facebook fans who like our posts and US Open email subscribers.

This year will probably feature better seeded matches over Labor Day weekend (Sept 5-7) Sat/Sun/Mon on the top show courts. This includes Ashe, Armstrong and Grandstand plus a few possibly on Court 17. This is a very popular holiday weekend, and we have a pair of tickets to give away for one of our lucky fans / email subscriber. You should also be able to buy a Grounds Pass for these days for about $90.

If rain is in the forecast for the first week, then getting early 2nd week tickets (Sept 8-9) might be also be a great bet. The roof over Ashe is not yet completed; so expect any rained out matches to be pushed to the next day, if there is a total wash out.

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2015 US Open Tennis Schedule

Great 2-for-1 deals highlighted in yellow; Very popular, limited tickets highlighted in green

Date	Session	Time	Featured Matches
Monday, August 31	1 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's 1st Round
Monday, August 31	2 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's 1st Round
Tuesday, September 1	3 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's 1st Round
Tuesday, September 1	4 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's 1st Round
Wednesday, September 2	5 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's 2nd Round
Wednesday, September 2	6 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's 2nd Round
Thursday, September 3	7 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's 2nd Round
Thursday, September 3	8 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's 2nd Round
Friday, September 4	9 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's 3rd Round
Friday, September 4	10 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's 3rd Round
Saturday, September 5**	11 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's 3rd Round
Saturday, September 5	12 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's 3rd Round
Sunday, September 6**	13 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's Round of 16
Sunday, September 6	14 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's Round of 16
Monday, September 7	15 Day	11:00 am	Men's/Women's Round of 16
Monday, September 7	16 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's/Women's Round of 16
Tuesday, September 8	17 Day	11:00 am	Women's Quarterfinal/Men's Quarterfinal
Tuesday, September 8	18 Evening	7:00 pm	Women's Quarterfinal/Men's Quarterfinal
Wednesday, September 9	19 Day	11:00 am	Women's Quarterfinals/Men's Quarterfinal
Wednesday, September 9	20 Evening	7:00 pm	Men's Quarterfinal/TBD
Thursday, September 10	21	7:00 pm^	Women's Semifinals
Friday, September 11**	22 Day	12:00 pm	Men's Semifinals/Mixed Doubles Final
Saturday, September 12	23 Day	12:00 pm	Women's Final/Men's Doubles Final
Sunday, September 13**	24 Day	12:00 pm	Men's Final/Women's Doubles Final

** Sold out sessions - can still be purchased here on TicketExchange

* Schedule is subject to change
^ Field court play begins at 12:00 p.m.

The King of Natural Gut - Wilson or Babolat?

The King of Natural Gut (Wilson or Babolat?)

Wilson Natural Gut - 17g (Roger Federer strings)

Isn't Natural Gut expensive? YES! But, if you want need the most comfort for your arm and the best quality string on the market - it is the #1 string. Just try it once, and you may never go back*

On the other hand, if your strings are breaking too frequently - consider trying a polyester string or at least use a thicker gauge tennis string.

Now to compare the King of Gut Brands:
The two most popular brands of tennis natural gut are Wilson and Babolat. This used to be a fairly equal comparison about 5 years ago...but now things have changed*

BNP Showdown 2015 - Federer vs Dmitriov @ Madison Square Garden 3/10/15 (20% OFF Promo Code)

World Tennis Day - March 10, 2015
Roger Federer is back in NYC! 17 time Grand Slam Champion and arguably the greatest player of all time, will take on future star Grigor Dimitrov at the BNP Paribas Showdown.

Update:
What a great match! One of the best exhibition matches I've seen in a while* Even though Dimitrov won - there were lots of hot shots all around. Here are some back-to-back 'tweener highlights by both players.

20% OFF Promo Code was posted on our Facebook Page

Also as part of the opening act, female tennis legends Monica Seles and Gabriela Sabatini will face each other. Learn more about World Tennis Day and celebrate the kick-off to the BNP Indian Wells Tennis tournament.

World Tennis Day is an annual festival of tennis around the world in which tennis fans, tennis clubs, tennis facilities, and tennis promoters work with national associations to host events to celebrate participation in the sport, and to promote the healthy lifestyle that comes with playing. On the same day, Showdown events bring together past and present stars of tennis for unique one-night events.

Tennis Socks - review of Thorlo Level 3 socks

Importance of Tennis Socks

Tennis is primarily a lower-body sport. You need to protect your feet with good shoes and good socks, remembering to replace them when they get worn down. They are the tires of a tennis player.

Protect your feet. Protect your tennis game.
I would highly recommend getting the Thorlo Level 3 brand socks, which rarely go on sale and offer the best amount of cushioning (more than the Level 2 and Level 1 socks).

I've been wearing these for as long as I can remember because they do a terrific job of preventing blisters (toes and heel have extra padding). The fabric does a great job of keeping my feet cool and dry even in the toughest match conditions.

They are designed for anyone who may develop blisters easily. So comfortable, I even wear them indoors around the house!

Thorlo socks - $5 Free Sample Pair with Survey

Thorlo padded socks sell for ~$15
They have a long lifespan and will outlast even your tennis shoes. I stock up on these, every time I see them on sale such as the buy 4 and get 25% off deals for about $12/pair.

Amazon has them in many different sizes, colors and styles.

Thorlo's Unique Tennis Sock Design
With just one layer of Thorlo's Level 3 sock, it is equivalent to wearing 2 pairs of other socks together (which some pros will do).

Thorlos always wick away moisture from your feet, and these are specifically designed for tennis movements. You can see in the toes and heel areas in brown, they are re-enforced with slightly more padding as these points typically absorb more shock than the rest of the feet.

Made in the USA.Proud supporters the most important feet in America.
Donate a pair for ~$7 to support our Troops!