At the USTA National Tennis Center, the U.S. Open ball crew tryouts drew around 460 hopeful candidates competing for just 80 coveted positions. Lead Neal Kitson compared the ball crew's crucial function to that of a Broadway stage crew, emphasizing the need for smooth transitions during matches. With 1,600 initial applications, the selection process involved a six-question quiz and prioritized candidates with relevant experience. Among the applicants, 19-year-old Tomas Tarnopolsky shared his enthusiasm for rejoining the community after being wait-listed the previous year, noting the camaraderie and excitement of being on the ball crew.
U.S. Open Ball Crew Lead Neal Kitson described the ball crew's role as essential for a seamless transition in play, likening it to a Broadway stage crew.
Approximately 460 hopeful applicants competed for just 80 positions, illustrating the high demand and competitive spirit surrounding the U.S. Open ball crew tryouts.
Neal Kitson noted they received 1,600 applications, narrowing it down through a questionnaire and prioritizing candidates with prior ball crew experience.
Tomas Tarnopolsky, a former ball crew member, expressed his desire to return, describing the community as ‘great’ despite his previous setbacks during tryouts.
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