As the world’s attention turns to Queens for the U.S. Open, fans and players are also seeing the first steps of a massive $800 million renovation planned for Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The project, first announced in May by the United States Tennis Association, will add 2,000 new courtside seats, two new luxury suite levels, more bathrooms and escalators and a 40% larger promenade level with expanded food options.

“What do the fans always ask for? They always ask for less crowding up on the promenade and ‘How do we get closer to the action?’” said Daniel Zausner, chief operating officer of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. “So there will be far fewer people up there and there will be a lot more open space.”

The renovation will also include a new main entrance to Ashe Stadium

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