Feb 24 2025 62 mins 2
The US Spring swing continues this week with the Austin Open, a WTA 250, but it’s all leading to the tentpole events of this period - The SunShine Double. Indian Wells and Miami Open are the highlights of US Spring Tennis season. Steeped in history and prestige its as close to the hype you will get in the US tennis calendar outside of the US Open. Indian Wells especially has over the years earned the moniker of The Fifth Grand Slam, in this episode we preview both tournaments and give you our guide to the events. When to go, what tickets to get and what you can or cannot bring.
We will also be publishing a full guide on our website. Stay tuned to our social media to find out when that is live.
Relevant Links:
- A Serious Tennis Fan’s Top 10 Tips for the 2024 US Open (Tickets and More) - https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/
- Ground Pass on Site Substack: https://groundpass.substack.com
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and Technical Improvements
01:36 Social Events and Personal Updates
06:47 Topic of the episode - 1000 level tennis tournaments
15:36 The Sunshine Double: Indian Wells and Miami Open
21:01 Ticketing Insights for Indian Wells
22:47 Practice Courts and Player Accessibility
34:12 Navigating Indian Wells: Essential Tips
38:24 Crowd Dynamics and Planning Your Visit
42:01 Experiencing the Magic of Night Sessions
45:33 Comparing Indian Wells and Miami Open
56:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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