With the U.S. Open just around the corner, New Yorkers are ready for the excitement that the prestigious tennis tournament brings, including the chance to watch some of the world’s best players go head-to-head. But you don’t have to be a grand slam contender to enjoy the game in the city. There are courts across the five boroughs where players of all ages and skill levels can get their serve on.

Court disparities in NYC

Playing tennis in most parts of the city is not as simple as just showing up at a court expecting to play, however. It can be a somewhat complicated process that involves purchasing a permit, waiting in line, traveling to far-flung neighborhoods not near your own, and waiting some more.

And your experience can be shaped by the court’s location, and the level of resourc

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