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Finding the Right Seat at the U.S. Open Requires a Strategy

Attending the first week of the United States Open is thrilling because there is so much to see: There were 60 men’s and women’s singles matches on display during the first session on Monday, only a tiny fraction of which were televised.

Attending the first week of U.S. Open is challenging, too, because there is so much to see: With dozens of matches spread over 17 courts, fans can make themselves dizzy racing from one to another, wondering what they are missing when they hear cheers from neighboring courts.

Opening rounds typically feature top players easily dismissing qualifiers, lucky losers and low-ranked foes.