Its Called The US Open but......

....Its really a New York City event.

I was walking up West 57th Street today on my way to work and passed a Hotel where many of the athletes must be staying. Outside were buses and vans with pictures of the Williams Sisters, Nadal, Federer and other well known faces. Young men and women in warm up suits carrying a dozen or more rackets waited to board and head out to Flushing Meadows for day three of the tournament.

The US Open is a world wide event, players come from many different countries, all with the same dream...to go home with the most prestigious trophy in tennis. Spectators also fly in from all over the world. Fans of tennis and fans of the spectacle itself. Each day the stands are filled with celebrates, politicians and royalty.

The real fun is not always on the court, the shops, restaurants, bars and activities in and around the stadium are often just as big a draw as the matches themselves.

But, the real fun comes at night, when the matches are over and the crowds head back to the city. Its a party that lasts for two weeks and Manhattan is always proud to host.

Frequently on this blog I speak about my passion for this city, I speak about the reasons I love living here so much...well the US Open began this week and for the next two weeks my beloved city will shine even brighter than usual. ENJOY!!!