@ the 2018 US Open. Eugenie (Genie) Bouchard has won her lawsuit against USTA on a different court but has yet to win on the court at USTA which I think is more significant for her, as a tennis player. She’s out in straight sets, even the crowd overwhelmingly rooted for her. Anna K (Kournikova) the Second?
Then came Frances Tiafoe, walks onto the court in an orange hoodie. The first game or two were great, showcased all his abilities … then Donald Young somehow took over him, or what?
2018.8.30 @ 4:39 pm, iPhone 8
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
borough of Queens, NY
It’s called Unisphere, part of the 1964 New York World’s Fair. I feel it’s getting prettier every year. The pleasant environment can’t have it without the police. Thank you.
Compare to Louis Armstrong stadium, the new Grandstand is more relaxed, spread out at US Open. Lower part is reserved for ticket holders (not sure purchased or comp). Caroline Garcia defeat Monica Puig, that match feels like raw cat fight. I’ve never watched Slone Stehphen playing live, so find her to be mild – ok, will have to watch her soon. Lucas Pouille and Marcos Baghdatis match followed, the French won in 4 sets.
This is the original center court @ the Open, which was free (no tickets required), now added a top section which is too steep, which is free but the bottom is fee based. Part of the free portion has sections that are for subscribers (whatever it means). Although it has a roof, but the air circulation is excellent, MUCH better than Ashe.
Wang Yafan lost to Petra Kvitová. Gaël Monfils retired to give the match to Kei Nishikori, I didn’t finish Lesia Tsurenko defeat Caroline Wozniacki (her outfits are always tasteful but not this one) in two sets (left 4-4 first set) – catching the 10:29 train home.
This year at the Open, the design is the same but feel much solider than last year. They add the blue wrist band: spending $100, AE will reimbuse you $20.
