One Alta Journal reader responds to Brad Rassler’s recap of the BNP Paribas Open, now owned by tech tycoon Larry Ellison and still known by most as Indian Wells. Got something to say? We’d love to hear from you. Email letters@altaonline.com. Please include your name, city, state, and phone number so we can contact you. Letters may be edited for brevity and clarity.
GAME, SET, MATCH
We had tickets to the tournament from the first day, when it was a charity put on by the hospital guild, I think at the Desert Sands hotel. Our tickets were the best, first row with the sun at our backs. After so many years of our supporting the tournament, Mr. Ellison took our tickets for his own box, and sent us to the other side, facing the sun in the third row, and raised the price. We said, No thanks. Like most sports events, only for the rich, not fans.
Patricia Dreyfuss
Corona del Mar, California•
