Forest Hills stadium has remained dormant for a number of years. In fact, it was just rotting away as it waits for the wrecking ball to get it out of its misery. Therefore, if the walls of forest Hill stadium could say something, the previous home for the US Open would have a lot of stories to tell as there have been so many great moments that happened at this stadium.
Forest Hill was built in 1923 and a lot of great players have played there including Chris Evert, Rod Laver, Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King.
In addition to that, a lot of memorable concerts have taken place at the stadium such as Barbra Streisand, The Beatles and Frank Sinatra.
Immediately after the 1977 tournament, the US Open relocated to Flushing Meadow after leaving the West Side Tennis club. There were other tournaments that continued to happen at the West Side Tennis Club and it also continued to host concerts in the 1990s. However, the cost of maintain Forest Hill stadium became too costly. As such, the facility had to be closed for almost 20 years.
Forest Hill stadium stayed unused for many years until 2013 when immense renovations brought its life back. The reopening of the stadium in august 2013 followed with a Mumford &Sons concert. Just like in the past, the schedule of shows, events and additional renovations has continued. Now, tennis is returning to the stadium in fact, New York Empire will play its home matches at the stadium.
The tennis direct Bob Ingersole said at the West Side Tennis Club, “We are on a big upward swing for the last couple of years in bringing the concerts back and we are bringing the professional tennis back to the stadium.”
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