Although all tennis aficionados are currently concentrating on Serena Williams’ surprising announcement regarding her retirement from the sport, we’re here to distract you with some fun news regarding the U.S. Open, the annual tournament set to take over the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens on August 29 through September 11.
Attending the tournament should certainly be on your must-do list, but for those unable to make it, we’ve got some good news: the annual U.S. Open Fan Week, taking place at the center between August 23 and 28, offers a ton of other fun events you should take part in.
Anchoring the week-long festivities is the beloved Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, this year featuring the five-member comedy group Dude Perfect. Scheduled to perform on August 27 between 2 and 3pm, the event is completely free to attend (woohoo!) and, according to a press release, guests can expect “a number of stunts, trick shots and competitions involving current pro players such as Venus Williams, John Isner and Relly Opelka.”
Also exciting (and free!) is the beloved U.S. Open Legends Match (August 23, 7pm) between former champions Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters and Lindsay Davenport and former top 5 player James Blake. They will play in a doubles exhibition match inside the Grandstand stadium.
