2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament poised to capture highest ever viewing ratings.
[Photo caption: Rafael Nadal won his fourth US Open title last year.] Whether in New York or California, the 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament stands to garner its biggest ratings ever. The U.S. Open, tennis’ second most attended Grand Slam, will make history this year on several fronts. First, it will be this year’s only second Grand Slam, since Wimbledon was cancelled and the French Open was postponed. Second, given the fact that world sport was put on hold for more than two months due to the COVID19 pandemic, this year’s event stands to garner its biggest TV ratings ever. Tennis fans are “starving” and keenly eager to “devour” world class tennis after a very long hiatus. Plus, tennis Grand Slams consistently capture the attention of casual sports fans and big event enthusiasts, expanding its audiences even more. “If the USTA finds a way to pull off the tournament, even if it's with a reduced draw on just a few courts, and without doubles (because of social distanc
