2023 Auction Lots

Lot 6 ~ Tennis, Anyone?

  • 6 courtside box seats at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the 2024 U.S. Open Men's or Women’s Final
  • Meet-and-greet with tennis legend Stan Smith, a world No. 1 player and 2-time major singles champion
  • A signed pair of the most iconic sneakers of all time, the Stan Smith Adidas, for each guest
  • Dinner at Per Se for the chef’s tasting menu and wine pairing
  • 3 rooms for 2 nights at a luxury hotel in Manhattan
  • Transportation to and from the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the finals match 

 

For fans of world-class tennis, this experience is simply aces. At the 2024 U.S. Open, you and five guests will be courtside in Arthur Ashe Stadium for your choice of the men’s or women’s final, the capstone event of the Grand Slam season.

You’ll also meet a legend of the game, the one and only Stan Smith, a Hall of Famer who claimed the U.S. Open singles title in 1971. He’s equally famous for his iconic Adidas tennis shoes, and each guest will receive an autographed pair to take home.

On the day of the match, you’ll be driven to and from Flushing Meadows from your luxurious accommodations in Manhattan. A spectacular evening awaits you and your guests at Thomas Keller’s Per Se, recognized with three Michelin stars. In the elegant, glass-walled space overlooking Columbus Circle in the heart of the Big Apple, you’ll be treated to a nine-course chef’s tasting menu, exceptional pairings from their award-winning wine list, and unrivaled views of Central Park and the city’s iconic skyline.


Donors: Stan Smith Events, Thomas Keller

Designed for six guests

Trip Dates: September 7 – 9, 2024, pending confirmation of the official U.S. Open schedule

 

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