As tennis fever descends on New York, superfans are skipping the official merch tent in favor of something far more personal — and less expensive: homemade US Open-inspired clothes and artwork. From hand-painted tributes to tennis legends to beaded racket designs and maximalist posters packed with Queens references, fans and artists are putting their own … Read more
Tennis fans are rejoicing that Carlos Alcaraz is healthy enough to compete at the U.S. Open. But the fan Alcaraz might want watching him the most is nowhere to be found. In July, the 23-year-old Spanish tennis sensation was spotted on a boat along the coastline of Italy with Claudia Canals, a Spanish entrepreneur and … Read more
Daniil Medvedev found himself in another bizarre scene at the U.S. Open, but this time, his racket remained intact. A pair of birds landed on the net and interrupted his second-round match Wednesday against American Sebastian Gorzny, leaving the 2021 champ — and No. 7 seed — frustrated over needing to replay a point during … Read more
Trinity Rodman was not shy about her support for her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, at the US Open on Wednesday. The Washington Spirit and USWNT soccer star was seen at Shelton’s US Open match against Hubert Hurkacz wearing a black “I ❤️ my boyfriend” crop top shirt. Soccer player Trinity Rodman attends Day Four of the … Read more
Cruz Hewitt was throwing his hat in the ring. Hewitt, who is the son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, and his friendship with Roger Federer’s 17-year-old daughter Myla was on full display in Queens. The two sat next to each other in the stands while watching the U.S. Open on Monday night. They were … Read more
Alexander Zverev is feeling the love heading into his first 2026 US Open match. The 29-year-old Zverev is less than three months removed from winning the French Open — the first major victory of his career despite having now been one of the world’s best players for years. Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam … Read more
Taylor Fritz is making his 2026 U.S. Open debut on Tuesday, but some fans are paying more attention to his player’s box then on the court. Fritz is rumored to be dating influencer and model, Olivia Jade Giannulli. These two were seen walking around New York City together last week, seeming to confirm their romance … Read more
Players who find themselves in a pickle at this year’s US Open will have an unlikely remedy waiting courtside. For the first time, Mount Sinai’s medical team is bringing a unique beverage to the tournament that can help ease exercise-related muscle cramps within minutes. And no, it’s not the Honey Deuce. Heat and high humidity … Read more
Every year, the US Open draws thousands of tennis fans from across the globe to Queens to watch the final Grand Slam. This year, the Open runs from August 23 to September 13, bringing in 256 of the world’s finest tennis players for three weeks of serves, volleys, overheads, triumphant victories, heartbreaking defeats, shocking upsets, and the … Read more
Amanda Anisimova got quite the birthday surprise. Fellow tennis stars Mirra Andreeva and Daria Kasatkina decorated the world No. 10’s U.S. Open locker with several viral photos of Anisimova that turned into memes online across the tennis space. “HBD Meme Queen,” the two wrote as a sign on Monday for Anisimova’s 25th birthday. The American … Read more
Hot off both the Knicks’ epic championship win and hosting the World Cup, the summer of sports magic continues in New York City. With the US Open officially in full swing, the love affair with tennis fashion has reached a fever pitch – both on and off the court. Get your game on with these … Read more
Morgan Riddle made her presence known at the 2026 U.S. Open after her split from American tennis star Taylor Fritz in April. The influencer, who had a six-year relationship with the No. 10-ranked American, attended Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday for the first day of competition. Riddle, who sat a few rows back from the … Read more
There’s no doubt where Naomi Osaka’s penchant for match-day fashion comes from. The tennis star’s mom, Tamaki, made a rare public appearance on Thursday, taking in Naomi’s practice session at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tamaki, a native of Japan, caught plenty of eyes in her red dress with black opera-length gloves, … Read more
Take a walk on the wildest side. Every New Yorker knows Central Park. From The Pond all the way up to the North Woods, there are so many reasons our beloved, 843-acre green lung grabs all the attention — and the crowds, selfie sticks and picnic blankets, too. But that globally-renowned respite from the greatest … Read more
Andrey Rublev wasn’t in the mood to talk. The Russian tennis star, approached for a mid-match interview alongside mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva, waved off ESPN’s Sam Querrey in an awkward US Open scene caught on camera on Wednesday. “Mirra, great comeback in set No. 2,” Querrey said as Rublev appeared to vehemently object. “No … Read more
It’s 4:30 a.m. inside the players’ dining room at the US Open, and executive chef Billy Strynkowski is preparing his staff of 30 cooks from across the country for the start of the tournament. He chats with staff, checks on the food, reviews orders and otherwise does everything he can to help the athletes bring … Read more
Her spirit lives on. Dolly Parton’s eponymous Tennessee theme park will remain open in the days following the country icon’s death at 80, with Dollywood officials claiming it’s what she would’ve wanted. “In her spirit, Dollywood will be open Wednesday as Dolly wanted, always reminding everyone with her signature sparkle — ‘the show must go … Read more
Tennis fans have been hit with a wave of nostalgia on Tuesday night, as the legendary Roger Federer has returned to the court. More specifically, Federer is facing Andy Roddick for a special one-night exhibition event called “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York,” which is taking place at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium. … Read more
Taylor Fritz is making headlines before his 2026 US Open — and it has nothing to do with his tennis. The 28-year-old American tennis star was seen walking around New York City with model and influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, who is the 26-year-old daughter of actress Lori Loughlin. This appears to confirm the rumors about … Read more
Ordered at the court! Every year the US Open draws tennis fans from all over the world to Flushing Meadows in Queens — they pour in to gawk at ace players like Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff, all competing for prestigious titles. But those in attendance (Aug. 23-Sep. 13, this year) are also very … Read more