Case Study: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center achieves safer events and fewer weather disruptions with Tomorrow.io MicroWeather

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - Customer Case Study

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center faced a volatile 2018 US Open season with the highest heat index in 30 years, intermittent light showers, and steady rain that threatened player and spectator safety and risked match delays and cancellations. To manage these complex weather challenges, the venue partnered with Tomorrow.io and used MicroWeather by‑the‑minute forecasting to get actionable, granular forecasts and insights.

Tomorrow.io’s MicroWeather forecasts were used to inform critical operational decisions—enabling the tournament to introduce the first‑ever men’s extreme heat policy, time preparation of Arthur Ashe Stadium’s retractable roof for specific rainy hours, and close the roof ahead of finals to avoid disruption. As a result, the finals proceeded without weather interruptions, athlete and spectator safety was improved, and needless delays, cancellations, and disruptions were significantly reduced.

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center