NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Jose Reyes spectates a match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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Day 1 of Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles action at the 2026 U.S. Open got underway on Sunday at Flushing Meadows, N.Y, with plenty of notable celebrities in attendance.
The matches for the 146th edition of the U.S. Open are once again taking place at the United States Tennis Association’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, following the prestigious event’s annual Fan Week, which ran Aug. 23-29.
The U.S. Open, of course, is the fourth and final event in the annual Grand Slam of professional tennis following the Australian Open (January-February), the French Open (May-June) and Wimbledon (June-July).
The U.S. Open’s 2025 Men’s Singles champion, Carlos Alcaraz, is back to defend his title, while 2024 and 2025 Women’s Singles champion Aryna Sabalenka has returned to vie for her third consecutive title. The 2026 U.S. Open, which offers $108 million in prize money, runs Sunday through Sunday, Sept. 13.
Below are some of the celebrities spotted on the blue carpet and/or in the stands watching matches.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Jose Reyes spectates a match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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José Reyes
New York Mets star shortstop José Reyes attended Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Mike Colter in the stands during Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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Mike Colter
Actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Plane, Evil) watched the action during Day 1 of the U.S. Open after walking the blue carpet at the event.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Mike Colter arrives on the blue carpet during Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Lindsey Vonn attends the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
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Lindsey Vonn
Team USA Olympic gold medal-winning skier Lindsey Vonn walked the blue carpet ahead of Day 1 matches at the 2026 U.S. Open.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Brandy Norwood poses for a picture on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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Brandy Norwood
Singer and actress Brandy Norwood (Moesha, Cinderella, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer) settles into her seat after walking the blue carpet at Day 1 of Sunday’s matches.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Brandy Norwood arrives on the blue carpet during Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Kate Walsh attends the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
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Kate Walsh
Actress Kate Walsh (Grey’s Anatomy, The Umbrella Academy) was among the celebrities walking the blue carpet before Day 1 matches at the U.S. Open.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Danai Gurira arrives on the blue carpet during Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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Danai Guiria
Actress Danai Guiria (The Walking Dead, Black Panther, Avengers: Endgame) walked the blue carpet ahead of matches at Day 1 of the U.S. Open.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: A guest and Breland during a Men’s Singles match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/USTA via Getty Images)
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Rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Breland (My Truck) and a guest attended a Men’s Singles match at the 2026 U.S. Open on Sunday.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Adam Pally spectates a match during Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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Actor Adam Pally (The Mindy Project, FUBAR) was in the stands on Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open on Sunday.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Jeremy Culhane arrives on the blue carpet during Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Michael Mooney/USTA via Getty Images)
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Actor Jeremy Culhane (Saturday Night Live) walked the blue carpet ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open’s Day 1 matches.
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