• Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
  • Posts: 29

Topic: Roof?

Does anyone else think that they kinda need a roof over at Flushing Meadows? At least on one of the courts, like they have in Wimbledon.

Then again it sort of loses the charm of the game. Still, how annoying must it be for the players to have their matches pushed back so far? Rain disruptions can make or break a players game.

I think they should, really. Now that Wimbledon, which was always big on tradition etc has got a roof, then surely US Open should?

  • Registered: Dec. 26, 2008
  • Posts: 217

Re: Roof?

I go to the US Open every year, and compared to Wimbledon it's not as big an issue. Most years there might be a max of 2 or 3 days of rain, and every few years it's worse than than, but it has not been the same type of problem. That said, when the rain happens late in the tournament (like this year) it really sucks. Fans cannot wait for the most exciting matches to start, and it really hurts when it's a rainy day. I'm all for a roof, but I imagine it would cost a huge amount and take 7 years to complete.

  • Registered: Jan. 18, 2009
  • Posts: 29

Re: Roof?

It would take the USTA way too long to get a roof up. It's a good idea and would allow people to enjoy tennis every day, but it will not happen for a very very long time.