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What’s New at the U.S. Open: A Quieter Roof and a Temporary Court

The retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium caused a noisy ruckus during its first United States Open last year, but it is expected to be quieter this time around.

Several modifications, including the relocation of two pieces of equipment atop the stadium, have been made in the hope of ensuring that the only roars come from the crowd.

“We think we are solving the two biggest culprits of exterior noise,” said Danny Zausner, the chief operating officer of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Last year, the $150 million roof was closed during seven of the 14 days of the tournament, for a total of almost 15 hours.