Festivities for the 2026 U.S. Open began the week of August 24 before the world’s top tennis stars played a single point of the main competitions.
Ahead of the main festivities, Fan Week took over the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City ahead of Sunday’s first round, with qualifying and the mixed doubles championship already underway — and the celebrity turnout has arrived early with it.
On Tuesday night, tennis legend Roger Federer (who Forbes estimates recently lost his billionaire status after his sneaker company hit a sales snag earlier this month) walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standing ovation for his first competitive appearance there since 2019.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion beat longtime rival Andy Roddick 6-3 in a one-set exhibition, then partnered John McEnroe to defeat Andre Agassi and Roddick 7-5, before a drone show lit up the New York sky with his silhouette. Watching from the stands included Anna Wintour, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, Tory Burch, Savannah Guthrie and more.
Serena Williams was also in attendance with the six-time U.S. Open champion returning to tennis this past June after nearly four years away. Williams drew a mixed doubles wild card with two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz and will team with her sister Venus for women’s doubles next week when the tourney officially kicks off.
Peep the celebrity attendees and style spotted at the 2026 U.S. Open so far and check back for further updates as the games get underway.
Tinashe & DJ Ruckus
The singer and disc jockey teamed up to play before a mixed doubles championship match during Fan Week as part of the 2026 U.S. Open on August 26.
Tinashe and DJ Ruckus – Celebrities during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Shea Kastriner/USTA via Getty Images)
Tinashe arrives on the Blue Carpet – Celebrities during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Shea Kastriner/USTA via Getty Images)
Remy Ma
The iconic MC rocked a cute visor and tennis-inspired two-piece outfit on the blue carpet for the U.S. Open’s 2026 Fan Week.
Remy Ma attends the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
Jermaine Dupri
The legendary producer mixed a casual Lacoste hoodie and some bright bling on the blue carpet on August 26.
Jermaine Dupri attends the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
Kameryn Stanhouse, Kelley O’Hara & Crystal Dunn
Kameryn Stanhouse, Kelley O’Hara, Jermaine Dupri, and Crystal Dunn – Celebrities during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Shea Kastriner/USTA via Getty Images)
Soccer superstars Kelley O’Hara and Crystal Dunn took in a game with O’Hara’s fiancée Kameryn Stanhouse.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
The Academy Award winner was shining so bright she needed sunglasses on the blue carpet during 2026 U.S. Open Fan Week.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph attends the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
Dascha Polanco
The Orange Is the New Black and In the Heights star went preppy with a maxi striped dress for the August 26th games during Fan Week where she was spotted chatting with Remy Ma.
Dascha Polanco attends the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
E-40 & Tracy Stevens
The West Coast rapper and his kept his focus on the game during an August 26 Fan Week match for the U.S. Open.
E-40 during a mixed doubles semifinal match during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/USTA via Getty Images)
Homer Gere & Kaia Gerber
Longtime friends and co-stars on the new FX and Hulu series The Shards, the actors arrived separately but took in a game and drank a Honey Deuce cocktail, the official U.S. Open drink, together on August 25, with Gere opting to walk the red carpet and pose for additional photos.
Homer Gere (L) and Kaia Gerber are seen at The US Open on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Homer Gere (L) and Kaia Gerber are seen at The US Open on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Kaia Gerber arrives at the US Open on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Homer Gere arrives at The US Open on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Hamilton creator and his wife Vanessa Nadal attended a U.S. Open Exhibition Match event as part of the “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Vanessa Nadal and Lin-Manuel Miranda attend the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Anna Wintour
Legends hanging out with legends: Vogue’s editorial icon chopped it up with the tennis champion during a match on August 25.
Anna Wintour and Serena Williams are seen at The US Open on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Savannah Guthrie
The Today Show host opted for a floral look to take in a match during Fan Week alongside her husband, Michael Feldman, on August 25.
Savannah Guthrie during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Shea Kastriner/USTA via Getty Images)
Michael Feldman and Savannah Guthrie are seen at The US Open on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Tory Burch & Huma Abedin
One of America’s richest self-made women, with a net worth of $910 million according to Forbes estimates, Tory Burch attended the “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” event and was photographed alongside political staffer, author and Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree Huma Abedin, as well as Anna Wintour.
Huma Abedin and Tory Burch attend the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Serena Williams
Ahead of her return to competition after playing what was said to be her final match at the 2022 U.S. Open, the tournament’s six-time champ surprised fans and celebrated with beers at Heineken’s Second Serve Ticket Campaign party at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on August 24, 2026.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Serena Williams surprises fans at the US Open for Heineken’s Second Serve Ticket Campaign at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York City on August 26, 2026. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Heineken)
Stay tuned for more celebrity updates from the 2026 US Open as they come.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com