Play Some Tennis by Deuce (7/25)

📬 Deuce – Week of July 25

Happy Friday, everyone!!! 🎾🥳 It’s gonna be a great week.

We have the Toronto Open starting tomorrow, the Cincinnati Open kicking off 8/5 all leading up to the US Open, which starts 8/18.

What does that mean?

IT’S GONNA BE AN INCREDIBLE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS! This is, by far, the best time of year in NY,C and if you can’t tell, I’m pumped 💪 

So let’s kick things off!

🎾 US Open Countdown: 23 days

The main draw for the US Open starts on August 24th, but the week before the tournament is packed with events that are worth attending. This is the best week to go up to see the top players practice on the grounds and catch players qualifying for the tournament. It’s one of my favorite experiences as there are far less crowds.

Here is a list of events that are happening before the tournament officially starts:

🎾 Qualifying Week
August 18–23 – Free entry
See rising stars fight for a main draw spot. This is the best-kept secret of the Open, tons of matches, up-close access, and zero cost. Here is the link to sign up! 🎾

💥 Mixed Doubles Championship
August 19–20 – Arthur Ashe Stadium
Top players team up for a 2-day showdown. General admission seating, loge, courtside, promenade. This is the first year that they are putting Mixed doubles as the same week as Qualifying, and I’m curious to see the feedback. Some great pairings this year that you’ll not want to miss.

⭐ Stars of the Open presented by Chase
August 21 – Arthur Ashe Stadium
A fan-favorite exhibition event with legends, current pros, and a ton of entertainment. Think of it like the NBA All-Star weekend of tennis.

🎟 Main Draw Begins
August 24 – September 7

🎾 Court16 partnership & promo code

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing some of the best tennis programs around NYC, and Court16 keeps coming up for a reason. Whether you're just starting or looking to clean up your serve-and-volley game, this club has everything you need to level up.

And now’s the perfect time to try it.

From July 25 to August 25, when you buy a group class pack, Court16 is throwing in bonus classes for free.

📍 Locations in Brooklyn, Long Island City, and FiDi.

To take advantage:

1. Create a Court16 account

2. Book your class pack

3. Get after it on court

👉 Sign up here

📍 Featured Event: Court Connections at Riverside Clay

Looking to meet new tennis friends? You're in luck.
Next Friday, August 1, join USTA Eastern and RCTA for a social tennis mixer for players ages 21 to 30 at the stunning 96th Street Clay Courts.

⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎾 Round robin format – all levels welcome
💸 Free to attend with a $30 donation to RCTA
📍 96th Street Clay Tennis Courts

👉 Register here

🎾 LVBL Events

LVBL games are continuing through June. They have games at Riverside, Astoria Park, and Jackie Robinson.

Astoria:

Jackie Robinson:

Riverside:

That’s it for this week!

See you on the court,
– Deuce 🎾