U.S. Open ticket prices are skyrocketing, from grounds passes to luxury seats. This is why

Ticket prices for the U.S. Open tennis tournament have surged dramatically, with grounds passes selling for over $360 on the secondary market despite a face value of $65, and premium seats at Arthur Ashe Stadium reaching as high as $2,104 for opening Monday on August 31. The price increases affect every category of seating, from the promenade level at $454 to loge seats at $1,236. The surge is attributed to the tournament's growing popularity as a marquee live event, driven by the broader trend of live sports becoming increasingly lucrative.