Aug. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new immersive physical gaming space for the upcoming US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Advantage Arena, a first-of-its-kind immersive gaming space, will allow fans to play and engage with several tennis-themed games and experiences at…
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USTA and ESPN partner with Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to elevate 2024 US Open experience
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and ESPN have announced a partnership with Alicia Keys’ Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen” to help bring tennis to new audiences for the 2024 US Open. Music from the hit Broadway show will resound across ESPN channels and the Billie Jean King…
Star-studded culinary lineup for 2024 US Open, featuring celebrity chefs and diverse dining options
Aug. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and its hospitality partner Levy have announced a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs and a wide array of dining options for the 2024 US Open. Fans at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing will have the chance to indulge…
Smashing success: Thousands gather for for USTA’s AANHPI Tennis Fest in Cunningham Park
May. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson Over 1,300 families signed up for a day filled with fun, food and tennis at the USTA Eastern’s second annual Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Tennis Festival. The festival celebrated AANHPI cultures, bringing together tennis enthusiasts of all ages during the community’s heritage month. Families gathered on…
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Tennis fans from around the world flock to Queens for US Open
Aug. 29, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Tennis fans from across New York and around the world are descending on Queens this week for the start of the U.S. Open, and QNS/Queens Post spoke with some of the jovial attendees outside the iconic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The two-week sporting extravaganza — which runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10. — sees the best in the world battle it out for Grand Slam glory with Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defending his men’s championship title and Polish star Iga Świątek also looking…
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