Tennis fans enjoy free events at US Open Fan Week
NEW YORK (PIX11) --- US Open Fan Week is back for tennis fanatics to enjoy free fun-filled activities, like watching top players practice and lying back and listening to some live music with a Honey Deuce in hand.
The popular week before the US Open kicks off at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens runs from Aug. 18 to Aug. 23. The tournament is from Aug. 25. to Sept. 7.
Some of the featured events include the US Open Block Party on Aug. 22 and Arthur Ashe Kids' Day on Aug. 23. The block party is like a music festival at the fountain outside Arthur Ashe Stadium. It kicks off at 7 p.m.
Organizers have added a new event to this year's US Open Fan Week. The Mixed Doubles Championship will have 16 teams featuring the top singles players, like Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic and Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios.
The best-of-three tournament kicks off on Aug. 19 with the finals set for Aug. 20. The winning team takes home $1 million. Tickets are on sale now.
“Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited. It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it," said Lew Sherr, the USTA's CEO and executive director.
Fans who want to enjoy US Open Fan Week will need to register for an access pass.
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