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Amex celebrates return of 2021 US Open with new curated experiences

16 August 2021

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merican Express has announced new on-site and off-site experiences to welcome tennis fans back to the US Open Tennis Championships. Card members purchased 56% more tickets during Amex’s three-day US Open pre-sale this year compared to the same window in 2019.

To celebrate the return of the championships, Amex has unveiled a series of unique experiences for card members and tennis fans, including first ever pop-up tennis courts along the Hudson river, and fan favourites on the tournament grounds, including complimentary bag check, the American Express Radio, and access to a new outdoor Amex Patio, the Centurion Suite and the Card Member Lounge.

The company is also offering a one-time statement credit for purchases made with enrolled, eligible cards at participating merchants at the tournament, and opening a second American Express Shop, a contactless shopping experience.

“As a partner of the United States Tennis Association for almost three decades, we continue to put innovation and a focus on delighting our customers at the forefront of our strategy,” said Lindsay Ulrey, VP of global sports experiences and partnerships at American Express.

“We know how special this event is to New York and to our community of card members, so we are serving up even more special moments to elevate their membership and truly show why tennis is better with Amex.”

Amex is also opening the first-ever American Express Courts at Pier 76 in New York City.