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High rollers’ wild US Open tennis parties include chauffeurs, $38 sandwiches and crystal-netted ping-pong tables
NY Post ^ | 9/01/25 | Nicole Rosenthal

Posted on 09/01/2025 4:28:32 PM PDT by Libloather

It’s tennis for ballers.

High-rollers in the city for the US Open are dishing out small fortunes at luxury hotels and coughing up thousands on tournament-themed packages — with wild amenities like chauffeurs, private penthouse tennis courts and crystal-netted ping pong tables.

At the Upper East Side’s The Mark Hotel – home of the viral $75,000 per night penthouse suite – tennis lovers can expect a private rooftop “mini” tennis court, branded tennis hat and ball set welcome gifts, a $45 Augustinus Bader lip balm and a $55 daily breakfast credit for two, all starting at a cool $1,770 per night.

The package also includes “priority access” to exclusive US Open tickets – but if you want to pull the trigger on purchasing the coveted tickets and round-trip transportation, that’ll cost extra.

Some packages, like the Game Set Stay experience at The Fifth Avenue Hotel, have already seen a “surge” in bookings compared to previous years, said Elizabeth Mullins, managing director of the hotel.

Mullins told The Post that surge can be attributed to its newly-minted status as a hot-ticket socialite event.

“Tennis is having a big moment and committed US Open fans seek more than just the matches — they want to be fully immersed in the energy and culture that surround the tournament,” Mullins said, adding the “personalized hospitality, thoughtful touches, and curated programming” of luxury packages offer the chance to celebrate the US Open “as both a sporting event and a quintessential New York experience.”

The Fifth’s all-in packages start at $1,100 per night with round-trip chauffeur airport transportation. The packages also come with custom welcome gifts like a branded baseball cap, tennis ball set and pre-made Honey Deuce upon arrival.

Hotel guests can coordinate helicopter transfers to LaGuardia Airport with the luxury hotel’s concierge team or...

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Outdoors; Sports; Travel
KEYWORDS: chauffeur; crystal; party; tennis

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1 posted on 09/01/2025 4:28:32 PM PDT by Libloather
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Tickets for one event - Sep 2
Arthur Ashe Stadium 11:30am

$26 to $23,000. Fees included.

https://www.vividseats.com/us-open-tennis-tickets-arthur-ashe-stadium-9-2-2025—sports-tennis/production/5223349


2 posted on 09/01/2025 4:32:23 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather

Goes without saying they aren’t real fans of the sport. Just the crazy rich who are looking for another diversion.


3 posted on 09/01/2025 4:33:34 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: Libloather

How Commie Madmani lives.


4 posted on 09/01/2025 4:33:51 PM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: Libloather

The last time I checked, it was the cheapest of the Grand Slam events.


5 posted on 09/01/2025 4:34:17 PM PDT by scrabblehack
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Final day $344 to $50,000. Cheap!

https://www.vividseats.com/us-open-tennis-tickets-arthur-ashe-stadium-9-7-2025—sports-tennis/production/5223371


6 posted on 09/01/2025 4:38:10 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather

All that and that billionaire douche still had to swipe the hat from the kid.


7 posted on 09/01/2025 5:01:12 PM PDT by JZelle
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To: Libloather

“ they want to be fully immersed in the energy and culture that surround the tournament,” = booze, hookers.


8 posted on 09/01/2025 5:19:03 PM PDT by circlecity (Thomas Blackburn)
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To: Libloather

$38.00 sandwiches? Are they eating at Burger King in LA?


9 posted on 09/01/2025 5:20:08 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: Libloather

Crazy. You would have to pay me to go. Always interesting dynamic when it comes to what people want to spend their money on.


10 posted on 09/01/2025 5:54:06 PM PDT by Codeflier (Don't worry....be happy )
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To: Libloather

Probably all bloviating liberals.


11 posted on 09/01/2025 6:40:00 PM PDT by Hyman Roth
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To: Hyman Roth
Probably all bloviating liberals.

With nary a MAGA hat in sight!

Regards,

12 posted on 09/01/2025 11:41:48 PM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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