Heatwave at the US Open: Jessica Biel, Chelsea Handler, and More Cheer On Coco Gauff
The US Open attracted a star-studded crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, as celebrities braved the NYC heatwave to watch rising tennis star Coco Gauff in action. Actress Jessica Biel, seen fanning herself in the stands, was among the enthusiastic spectators cheering on Gauff as she dominated Tatjana Maria in straight sets. Comedian Chelsea Handler also made an appearance, enjoying the day session with a friend.
Adding to the excitement, popular Mexican-American music group Grupo Frontera visited the tournament ahead of their upcoming performance in Brooklyn on Thursday night. Meanwhile, model Coco Rocha and her husband James Conran showed their support for Gauff, making it a "Coco Squared" celebration in the stands.
Beyond the courts, the US Open continued its commitment to celebrating diversity and culture with the return of HBCU Live. Television personality and HBCU alum Terrence J., a native of Queens, participated in a panel discussion titled "HBCU Equity Talk: The Future of Black Wealth." The session explored the challenges faced by the Black community, the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in fostering economic mobility, and the role of education, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy in securing future financial stability.
Other notable attendees included Questlove, sports journalist Cari Champion, actress Liz Gillies, and media mogul Arianna Huffington, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere both on and off the court.