I went to the Canadian Open the two qualifying days and today, and I will go at least two more days.
one thing amazed me the level of attendance.
Today centre court was nearly full, despite the fact the weather was not precisely good and that they have raised the prices 50%.
Canadians don't particulary like tennis, the tickets are expensive, there is some promotion, but nothing special (there have been ads on tv for a while, but mostly passed during tennis matches).
The field is weak with all the withdrawals.
The canadian players don't do well.
but the tournament is sold out anyways, the only way you can get cheap tickets is by buying them in advance.
and the main attractions still haven't played. Sharapova plays tomorrow, Justine probably Wednesday, same with Kim.
What do they do to make the tournament succesful? I don't know but probably other tournaments should find out.
one thing amazed me the level of attendance.
Today centre court was nearly full, despite the fact the weather was not precisely good and that they have raised the prices 50%.
Canadians don't particulary like tennis, the tickets are expensive, there is some promotion, but nothing special (there have been ads on tv for a while, but mostly passed during tennis matches).
The field is weak with all the withdrawals.
The canadian players don't do well.
but the tournament is sold out anyways, the only way you can get cheap tickets is by buying them in advance.
and the main attractions still haven't played. Sharapova plays tomorrow, Justine probably Wednesday, same with Kim.
What do they do to make the tournament succesful? I don't know but probably other tournaments should find out.