Just prior to the French Open kicking off, the US Open announced a big plan to "reimagine" Arthur Ashe Stadium for the 21st Century. In a highly self-congratulatory post, the USTA laid out its plans to double the space for Courtside and Suite ticket holders ($$$) by removing seats from everybody else. But hey, they are adding a couple of bathrooms for the cheap seats. Does this align with their mission and the legacy of Billie Jean King for whom the Tennis Center is named? No, it does not. We gripe about this.

Also

• How to watch the French Open on TV (it's complicated, but doable)
• YouGov's poll of the most known and popular tennis players among Americans
• Some American players' very provincial and hilarious takes on traveling in Europe

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