The Arthur Ashe Stadium is filled with excitement, joy, and countless fans add to the aura of the show. However, the list of elements making it a perfect show is still not limited to just this. As Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula battle against each other for the US Open 2024 title, renowned celebrities and famous members of the sporting community graced the arena with their presence. With legends like Stephen Curry, Noah Lyles, and Lewis Hamilton already sticking to their seats, the arena was seen experiencing a completely different vibe. But who are they all rooting for this time?
As soon as the showdown between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula began, the arena started to transform into a show that America wholeheartedly wanted to be a part of. While tennis legends like Billie Jean King were spotted in the stands, cheering for their own favorite, players from other sports also booked their slots to enjoy the evening with a blast. Besides their presence, one thing that everyone is intrigued about is the side that they are on.
While it is quite obvious to think of Jessica Pegula as the favorite because of her nationality and home advantage, the reality turned out to be a bit different. According to the speculations, Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant presence was able to penetrate the boundaries of one-sidedness and therefore earned some new fans with her amazing performance. Entities like Stephen Curry and Lewis Hamilton were seen eagerly staring at her as she fired her fierce shots against the American contender. Although they were also seen clapping with pride as Pegula tried to make a comeback, the ending of the first set made their choice clear.
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Steph Curry watching Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula at the US Open final.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 7, 2024
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The actual proofs of this speculation were visible when Sabalenka took center stage to receive the US Open trophy. While Billie Jean King glorified her win with the prestigious reward, everyone was seen jumping off their seats to congratulate the champion as the ceremony commenced. However, despite the presence of these renowned pros, Sabalenka didn’t spare a minute to acknowledge their entry.
Aryna Sabalenka’s values falling heavier on Roger Federer’s side
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The massive crowd spared some moments to drag their attention towards Roger Federer has he stepped into the stands of the Arthur Ashe Stadium. While he wasn’t there for Aryna Sabalenka’s match but was only able to catch other showdowns of the day, the Tiger didn’t back down from acknowledging his presence in the stadium.
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“I’m pretty sure he came to watch Tiafoe and Dimitrov. But still, I was like I have to play my best tennis. I have to show my skills, my slice skills,” she said in a post-match conference. She sounded quite compassionate over the Swiss tennis maestro’s presence but didn’t spare a word for the multiple sporting legends like Stephen Curry and Noha Lyles as they made reservations in the arena. While it could be the fact that she was in a focused zone, it still remains to be seen what she has to say about it.
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