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Amidst Weather Delays, Men’s Final Prices Down 12%

After rain washed out Tuesday at the US Open, action is set to resume Wednesday. If you’re looking to get to the Men’s finals, the weather delay may save you a few dollars, as the average price has dropped from $753 to $663 in the last 36 hours.  The most expensive session remains the Men’s Semi Finals, which is current scheduled to start Saturday at 11am.

Here’s what’s happening over the next week:

- 9/8 (D) Men’s & Women’s Quarter Finals: Avg – $172; Get-in price – $20.
- 9/8 (N) Men’s & Women’s Quarter Finals: Avg – $709; Get-in price – $65.
- 9/9 (D) Men’s Quarterfinal/Mixed Doubles Final: Avg – $123; Get-in price – $26.
- 9/9 (N) Men’s Quarterfinal/Women’s Doubles Semifinals: Avg – $277; Get-in price – $52.
- 9/10 Men’s Doubles Final/Women’s Semi-Finals: Avg – $257; Get-in price – $45.
- 9/11 (D) Men’s Semi-Finals: Avg – $961; Get-in price – $224.
- 9/11 (N) Women’s Final: Avg – $293; Get-in price – $84.
- 9/12 Women’s Doubles Final/Men’s Final: Avg – $663; Get-in price – $167.

When looking at these matches with a magnifying glass, we see there are deals to be had.  If you want to go to any of these semi-final, the cheapest day to attend would be for the women’s semifinals with a get in price of $45.  Also, if you are someone who enjoys the action up close, another less expensive session to go to is the women’s finals on Saturday night which has a get-in price of under $100. If you haven’t gone to the Open this year there is still plenty of time and deals to see some great tennis action.

U.S. Open Prices Up 38%. TiqIQ Buying Guide Uncovers the Value

While a Hurricane watch is not typical end of summer activity for New Yorkers, Irene made it front-page news across the entire tri-state area. With Irene having passed, New Yorkers, and tennis fans, can turn their attention to more leisurely, and typical, end-of-summer fare, namely The U.S. Open.

Since the beginning of the Open era in 1968, late August in Queens has been the undivided center of the tennis world. This year will be no different, and like every other year, it’s a hot ticket. If you’re looking for a few tips on when to buy so you can to get the most serve for your buck, we at TiqIQ have provided the first of our annual U.S. Open Price run-down:

Day vs. Night: If you can wait for night tennis, you’ll save about 9% on average. The average of all day sessions is $370 (get-in price $25), compared to the night sessions which are going for $337 (get-in price $34).

Weekend vs. Weekday: Weekend sessions are selling for an average of $489 vs. $259 for Weekday sessions.

Day of the Week: Cheapest: Tuesday-Day, $134; Most expensive: Saturday, $933; Best Value: Friday, $243

Week One vs. Week Two: Week One, $227; Week Two: $370

Lower Level for Upper Level: Lower Level: $1340 avg/Get-in $185; Upper Level: $180/Get-in $12

Best Value: If you’re looking one day that combines the some of the frenetic pace of early rounds with some big-stage stakes, Labor day may be the best bet. The Labor day day session will cost you an average of $338. If you’re bargain hunting, Monday night screams value. At an average price of $150 and a get-in price of $40, it’s the 4th least expensive session of the tournament.

Session Prices for 2010 U.S. Open

For tickets to any session of the US Open, click on links below:

Session 1Session 2Session 3Session 4Session 5Session 6Session 7Session 8Session 9Session 10Session 11Session 12Session 13Session 14Session 15Session 16Session 17 –  Session 18Session 19Session 20Session 21Session 22

Women’s SemisMen’s Semis

Women’s FinalsMen’s Finals