With all the improvements in TV picture quality, i...

With all the improvements in TV picture quality, it is still nicer to come in to watch the US Open. Especially if you bring in your tennis playing child. Excellent access by public transportation. Smaller stadiums give a close up sinewy perspective at the US Open. Spectators at smaller stadiums are also more chatty, if you like that. Not sure whether you have those at Wimbledon or Australian open. The highly partisan crowds surprised me, but this does add interest and emotion. Feel free to shout over other shouters if you are a spectator. Don't be an underdog if you are playing at the US Open. If you are looking for signs of decline (of the country?) then there are some. No screens for following action when you are in the food court area. Very few drinking water fountains and only at the end of long lines near the bathrooms. Too few covered areas for hot days. As much interest in food refills and big yellow merchandise as the tennis.