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The U.S. Open Crowd Has Become Too Much Of A Good Thing | Defector
The U.S. Open crowd is larger but less engaged, reflecting a shift from true fandom to superficial participation.
Casual spectators are increasingly focused on socializing rather than the matches themselves.
Tennis's popularity has grown due to pop culture, but this may dilute authentic fan experiences. [ more ]