Maria Sharapova, Monica Seles, Nicole Kidman, Diane Keaton and other celebrities attend US Open final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka
A number of celebrities were in attendance at the US Open final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday, including Maria Sharapova, Monica Seles, Diane Keaton and Nicole Kidman.
Sixth-seeded Gauff secured her place in the New York Major title game by defeating tenth-seeded Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-5 in the semifinals, while Sabalenka won 0-6, 7-6 (1 ), 7:6 triumphed (5) over 17th seed Madison Keys.
Several notable personalities were present at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the title game. These include tennis legends Maria Sharapova and Martina Navratilova, who both won the US Open during their playing days. Other former Flushing Meadows champions in attendance included Tracy Austin and Monica Seles, who were spotted together.
Here are a few snapshots:
Actresses Nicole Kidman, Diane Keaton and Amanda Seyfried were also in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium, director Spike Lee noted.
Charlize Theron was also in attendance, as were Laura Dern, Shonda Rhimes and Cara Delevingne.
Billie Jean King was also in attendance and was on the court during the coin toss.
Other celebrities in attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium included Kevin Durant.
Coco Gauff wins her first Grand Slam singles title
Coco Gauff after defeating Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open
Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final. It wasn’t the easiest start for the American as Sabalenka dominated the first set. However, she fought back hard and finally managed to gain the upper hand.
Gauff’s triumph meant she became only the third American teenager to win the US Open, after Tracy Austin in 1979 and 1981 and Serena Williams in 1999.
The 19-year-old has had a great season so far, winning 45 of 58 games and has four titles to her name. She achieved her first tournament victory at the ASB Classic in Auckland, where she didn’t lose a single set.
She then won her first WTA 500 title at the Citi Open in Washington, defeating Maria Sakkari in the title match. The teenager didn’t drop a single sentence on the way to her victory.
Gauff’s third title came at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, where she defeated Karolina Muchova in the final.
The American’s successful run at the US Open will see her rise three places to a career-best third place in the WTA rankings.
Edited by
Sudeshna Banerjee
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