How Arthur Ashe became the noisiest Grand Slam venue

From Honey Deuces to loud chatter, the US Open fan base and its etiquette has shifted. Can the stadium keep up?

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BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez

At Wimbledon and Roland Garros, you’ll find fans swiveling their heads from side to side as they follow the bright green tennis ball darting back and forth. And they’re doing so in a hushed stadium, with the only noise coming from the ball hitting the racket, a player’s shoes squeaking on the court, and polite applause.  

Then there’s the........

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