'23 US Open 8/28 - 9/10 General Discussion

[ashkor87]

Have conditions been hotter/more humid than normal ? Medvedev was saying it was almost impossible to play, and even Pegula looked like she was wilting.. I am half the globe away so I cant tell.. someone who has actually been to the matches can say better..?

[FredX]

Have conditions been hotter/more humid than normal ? Medvedev was saying it was almost impossible to play, and even Pegula looked like she was wilting.. I am half the globe away so I cant tell.. someone who has actually been to the matches can say better..?

Yes, a heat wave rolled in the last two days. There's a heat advisory in effect today - I would expect them to have the roofs closed and the AC pumping.

[nelslus]

.....I'll soon be heading out today to NYC for the Open. YAY HEAT!!!! Will be seeing the tennis starting tomorrow through Saturday, flying back to Chicago on Sunday. AND, of course, a few days ago- a Facebook friend posted about their recent horror story with Southwest Airlines (....three guesses what airline I'll be on for this round trip).

My first time on a plane since COVID- and I'm actually a bit scared- not of flying- I do love flying. Nevertheless, health permitting- I am planning on having a splendid time. I've got my masks ready.

AND- usually before I go on any trips, I try to remember to check in here to see if my "today" pick has defaulted. WELL- I only have one choice for today. So, if Muchova has to bail- OH, well.

[meganfernandez]

.....I'll soon be heading out today to NYC for the Open. YAY HEAT!!!! Will be seeing the tennis starting tomorrow through Saturday, flying back to Chicago on Sunday. AND, of course, a few days ago- a Facebook friend posted about their recent horror story with Southwest Airlines (....three guesses what airline I'll be on for this round trip).

My first time on a plane since COVID- and I'm actually a bit scared- not of flying- I do love flying. Nevertheless, health permitting- I am planning on having a splendid time. I've got my masks ready.

AND- usually before I go on any trips, I try to remember to check in here to see if my "today" pick has defaulted. WELL- I only have one choice for today. So, if Muchova has to bail- OH, well.

Have a great time and report back! Where are you sitting?

[ti-amie]

We're having a spike in Covid here in NYC. Keep your mask on and enjoy the tennis.

[ti-amie]

[nelslus]

.....I'll soon be heading out today to NYC for the Open. YAY HEAT!!!! Will be seeing the tennis starting tomorrow through Saturday, flying back to Chicago on Sunday. AND, of course, a few days ago- a Facebook friend posted about their recent horror story with Southwest Airlines (....three guesses what airline I'll be on for this round trip).

My first time on a plane since COVID- and I'm actually a bit scared- not of flying- I do love flying. Nevertheless, health permitting- I am planning on having a splendid time. I've got my masks ready.

AND- usually before I go on any trips, I try to remember to check in here to see if my "today" pick has defaulted. WELL- I only have one choice for today. So, if Muchova has to bail- OH, well.

Have a great time and report back! Where are you sitting?

NO problems at all with Southwest flying in- we actually got in a bit early. I had forgotten how convoluted it can be to get your luggage at LaGuardia. But, no big deal. The Airbnb room I have in the place I am staying at is small. But, I have my own washroom and shower- and the family seems quite nice. Plus, this costs a good deal less than a hotel.

Other than that, I believe that, when I am in Ashe, I have been assigned to the Nosebleed Section. At any of the other stadiums/courts, I will push little old ladies and babies out of the way to get the best seats possible.

Tomorrow, I'll try to get there to watch the Sabalenka/Zheng match, and/or I'll be watching a lot of doubles. IF the Medvedev match looks interesting, I might toddle on into that match. Sadly, my ticket tomorrow is for the Day Session only. Assuming that Carlos wins tomorrow- I am so much hoping that Carlos will be the 3 p.m. match on Friday. It'd suck if I don't get to see Carlos (and/or if he loses tomorrow). The resale price for the night matches is just way too high. So, unless I can show enough leg and get someone's ticket as they are exiting a night match....

I also have become one of those stereotypes, in that, while I love time on my own and always have had plenty of independence with my life- I also, so much, hate not having John here with me. I miss him so much.

[meganfernandez]

.....I'll soon be heading out today to NYC for the Open. YAY HEAT!!!! Will be seeing the tennis starting tomorrow through Saturday, flying back to Chicago on Sunday. AND, of course, a few days ago- a Facebook friend posted about their recent horror story with Southwest Airlines (....three guesses what airline I'll be on for this round trip).

My first time on a plane since COVID- and I'm actually a bit scared- not of flying- I do love flying. Nevertheless, health permitting- I am planning on having a splendid time. I've got my masks ready.

AND- usually before I go on any trips, I try to remember to check in here to see if my "today" pick has defaulted. WELL- I only have one choice for today. So, if Muchova has to bail- OH, well.

Have a great time and report back! Where are you sitting?

NO problems at all with Southwest flying in- we actually got in a bit early. I had forgotten how convoluted it can be to get your luggage at LaGuardia. But, no big deal. The Airbnb room I have in the place I am staying at is small. But, I have my own washroom and shower- and the family seems quite nice. Plus, this costs a good deal less than a hotel.

Other than that, I believe that, when I am in Ashe, I have been assigned to the Nosebleed Section. At any of the other stadiums/courts, I will push little old ladies and babies out of the way to get the best seats possible.

Tomorrow, I'll try to get there to watch the Sabalenka/Zheng match, and/or I'll be watching a lot of doubles. IF the Medvedev match looks interesting, I might toddle on into that match. Sadly, my ticket tomorrow is for the Day Session only. Assuming that Carlos wins tomorrow- I am so much hoping that Carlos will be the 3 p.m. match on Friday. It'd suck if I don't get to see Carlos (and/or if he loses tomorrow). The resale price for the night matches is just way too high. So, unless I can show enough leg and get someone's ticket as they are exiting a night match....

I also have become one of those stereotypes, in that, while I love time on my own and always have had plenty of independence with my life- I also, so much, hate not having John here with me. I miss him so much.

Didn’t realize you were alone. It’s lovely that you have someone to miss that much. You’ll see him soon!


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[ti-amie]

[ti-amie]

More of Naomi

[Owendonovan]

I see a little resemblance to Tina Turner.

[Owendonovan]

I love that Madison just dropped a "(expletive)" bomb in her interview.

[Fastbackss]

Trying to endear herself to the crowd

[ponchi101]

Trying to endear herself to the crowd

More? I find her very likeable. I assume she is well liked in NYC.

[Fastbackss]

She is and had been commenting on how the crowd was supporting her.
I was being sarcastic given NY'ers penchant for using foul language