Photos: Celebrities Attending 2026 U.s. Open Day 1

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Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open Men’s and Women’s Singles action kicked off Sunday at Flushing Meadows, N.Y., drawing numerous celebrities. This 146th edition, the final Grand Slam event, features defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, who aims for her third consecutive Women’s Singles title. The tournament boasts a record $108 million in prize money and runs until September 13. Notable attendees spotted on the blue carpet and in the stands included former Mets star José Reyes, actor Mike Colter, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, singer Brandy Norwood, actresses Kate Walsh and Danai Guiria, rapper Breland, and actors Adam Pally and Jeremy Culhane, adding star power to the opening day.

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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, ing the prestigious event’s annual Fan Week, which ran Aug. 23-29.

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The U.S. Open, of course, is the fourth and final event in the annual Grand Slam of professional tennis ing 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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José Reyes

New York Mets star shortstop José Reyes attended Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Actor Adam Pally (The Mindy Project, FUBAR) was in the stands on Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open on Sunday.

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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