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DjokovicAlcaraz US Open Semifinal Sets Record Resale Prices, Exposes Face-Value Gap

Outlets' focus on the gulf between resale listings versus official seats fueled a wave of fan backlash.

Overview

  • Resale snapshots cited by media showed average seats topping $1,100, the cheapest listings above $1,000, and courtside offerings reaching as high as $26,725.
  • USA TODAY reported substantially lower official pricing for the semifinal, with entry at $787 and courtside starting at $3,802.
  • Several outlets labeled the showdown the most expensive US Open match to date based on secondary-market data.
  • Fans reacted sharply on social media, criticizing affordability and access for ordinary attendees at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Subsequent reports extended the focus to the final, with News18 citing entry near $1,000 and a courtside price of $13,724 for Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner.