How to get the most out of attending a tennis tournament as a fan?

Question

I've never been to a live tournament before but I'm planning on traveling to Toronto for the Rogers Cup at the end of July. What are your suggestions for choice of days and matches (I'll have a window of two or three days), seat selection (I'd rather spend more on tickets and save on everything else), attending practice sessions, must sees and must dos while I'm on the grounds, any other insider tips?

Answer 1

Alright, i've been a ballkid for 7 years, been to indian wells, acura classic, WTA year end championships, Davis Cup matches, US Open, TD Waterhouse cup... i've been to my share of tournaments

the best way to do it is to go on the side courts and watch them practice, and on the smaller stadiums.

i don't know what the layout is at the Roger's cup, but it is much cheaper to buy tickets to get in and then go to the smaller courts to watch matches. the better matches are on the side courts but the fan favorites are on stadium court, which are usually fast and one sided matches, cause they play the higher seeds

you NEED to check out the practice courts, yet again idk the layout at the tournament ur going to but ALL the players hit here and its the best chance for pictures and autographs and just watching

have fun

Answer 2

Hey!! I go to the Rogers Cup!! But i go when they play in Montreal. I don't know if they are similar in the sizes of their stadiums but always try to get the best seats. My parents bought tickets back in September because they sell out quickly. Although, last year (which was my first year going) we bought tickets in may i think. We had the highest up which wasnt very good but you still have a good view of the ball, every seat is pretty good at this stadium. This year i have the middle section which is MUCH better and was the only thing we could get. It is so cool because many of the pros practice on the small courts. Last year I saw Canas, Gonzalez and my mom saw Hewitt just practicing right there in front of you. Also, some top players play doubles on the small courts so you can be really close to them!! Last year i saw Djokovic playing doubles and I could almost touch him i was that close!! It is really cool.. I go for 1 night session, and 2 day sessions. Around the quartefinal time...its a blast!!

Answer 3

sneak in