The 2026 US Open began on August 30, and the serves weren't reserved for the racquet-wielding athletes on center court. Celebrity tennis-goers came out swinging on the fashion front, wearing attire from designers like Fendi and Gucci, as well as sportswear names like Adidas and Nike.
Thanks to the qualifying matches held during Fan Week, the VIP section at New York's Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was buzzing as early as Aug. 24. Warming up the blue carpet for legends like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, Kaia Gerber demonstrated that, contrary to Wimbledon, tennis whites aren't required at the US Open. The actor's little black dress and tiger-print Fendi Baguette Bag made her unmissable in the stands.
Fast forward to the first official matches on Aug. 30, and sporty tennis-inspired styles took the lead. Tate McRae paired an Adidas cardigan with itty-bitty biker shorts; she also tested the white sneaker trend in Kendall Jenner-approved Stan Smiths, too. Could Jenner, a US Open patron since 2015, follow suit in the coming days? It would be a drastic detour from the supermodel's latest courtside looks (a butter yellow dress by Bottega Veneta in 2022, and a white Alaïa skirt set in 2024). But this year, athleisure from Adidas has scored a permanent spot in Jenner's everyday rotation, so don't put it past her.
The US Open isn't just the most high-profile place for tennis's biggest stars to showcase their skills—of the sport and style varieties. Beyond the on-court serves, A-listers inside suites from Ralph Lauren, Emirates, Moët & Chandon, and more are showcasing no shortage of summer-to-fall fashion inspiration. Luckily for fans, the style tournament runs until September 13. Ahead, see and shop the best celebrity looks that the 2026 US Open has to offer. And don't forget to bookmark this page, because Marie Claire will be updating it with our favorite outfits all tournament long.
Martha Stewart
On day three, Martha Stewart joined the US Open party in a quintessentially on-brand outfit: an ivory linen blazer layered over a matching button-down and slim blue jeans.
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario made several stops at the US Open in the first week of the tournament. On Sep. 2, she took a more casual approach with her tennis attire, pairing a navy blue quarter-zip with white trousers and high-vamp snakeskin flats from Khaite. For her high-low accessories, the actor sported a New York Knicks baseball cap and a Hermès Birkin bag. (Casual.)
Constance Wu
The stripe trend took over Constance Wu's US Open outfit. She arrived in a black-and-white button-down, a mini skirt, and platform espadrille sandals from Missoni.
Laurie Hernandez
The Olympic gymnast deserves another gold medal for her lovely LWD on day three of the US Open. Judging by the bodice's itty-bitty bow and the linen-looking skirt, there's a chance Laurie Hernandez wore this $140 dress from Reformation.
Billie Jean King
On day three, Billie Jean King delivered the ultimate Grand Slam: She styled her namesake Adidas Sneakers, combining the silhouette of the Sambas and the celebrity-beloved cobalt color trend.
Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi delivered a masterclass in styling summer's stripe trend for fall. She wore a cropped sweater and a matching mermaid maxi skirt, courtesy of Monse. Her entire look is still available—if you have over $1,600 to spare.
Lindsay Hubbard
Summer House star Lindsay Hubbard confirmed capri pants season isn't over yet. Staying loyal to summer's trending shades, patterns, and silhouettes, Hubbard paired a peplum top from New York designer Caroline Constas with the matching polka-dotted capris.
Lexi Minetree
The star of Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, didn't wear a single splash of pink at her first US Open match. Instead, Lexi Minetree looked coastal chic in a pinstripe-and-navy-blue skirt set by the Venezuela-based brand Port De Bras. Bonus: Her exact look is not only available but also on sale.
Queen Latifah
For Naomi Osaka's first official 2026 US Open match, Queen Latifah kept it cool in a black tank top, wide-leg trousers, and a pinstripe blazer with three-quarter-length sleeves. Don't miss the statement jewelry: a chunky chain necklace and drop earrings.
Maura Higgins
Maura Higgins set a high style bar for herself at Wimbledon 2026, wearing vintage Chanel with Zendaya-approved, tennis ball-punctured pumps. On day two of the US Open, the Love Island star continued her Chanel streak in a gray raglan tee and a slitted pencil skirt.
For a '50s-inspired twist on tennis-core, she accessorized with white cat-eye sunglasses, a thick headband, peep-toe pumps, and a compact crossbody bag by Chanel. (Peep its racquet-shaped pocket.)
Alexandra Daddario
Cutting it close to the "no white after Labor Day" deadline, for an earlier US Open outing, Daddario paired the perfect little white dress from Reformation with fall-appropriate accessories: a tomato red suede clutch and cool-toned blue loafers.
Tate McRae
For day one of the tournament, Tate McRae made her US Open debut in Adidas knitwear, matching micro shorts, and $100 Stan Smith sneakers. Gucci's monogrammed Horsebit Ristretto Shoulder Bag upgraded her high-low look to four-figure status.
Inde Navarrette
Fellow first-timer Inde Navarette channeled an off-duty athlete. The Obsession star wore a full Adidas outfit, which featured an oversized jacket, side-striped track pants, and white sneakers with forest green laces.
Lindsey Vonn
Olympic alpine skier Lindsey Vonn is still awaiting her ACL surgery, but that didn't stop her from testing 2026's green color trend at the US Open. The turtleneck dress, with its timeless waistline tie, made her one of the most elegant spectators on day one. Meanwhile, Vonn's east-west snakeskin purse by Verified proved animal-print accessories are still winners for fall.
Brandy
Brandy looked like she time-traveled from the '90s to day one of the US Open. "The Boy Is Mine" singer's multicolor skirt set and matching head scarf embodied nostalgia at its most fun.
Grounding the bold look in today's trends, she slipped chunky socks into croc-embossed loafers by Versace. (The unconventional combination has recently found fans in Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and Olivia Rodrigo.)
Serena Williams
During Fan Week, Serena Williams cosplayed a casual spectator in a bubblegum pink Nike windbreaker. Much like her cobalt blue look at a pre-US Open pickleball tournament, this shade is having a moment on the street style scene. Expect to see more of it once the tournament is well underway.
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber delivered a Carrie Bradshaw-coded combination at Roger Federer's US Open exhibition match on Aug. 25. Between the LBD by Yana Matkiviski, the animal-print Fendi Baguette, and the peep-toe pumps, you'd think the actor plucked every piece from the illustrious fashion girl's closet.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Two years ago, Da'Vine Joy Randolph's coastal-chic hat made quite an impression at the 2024 US Open. This time, she traded a statement-making headpiece for a chocolate-brown dress and striking sunglasses.
Tinashe
While Tinashe wore white from head-to-toe at the 2026 US Open, she didn't polish the matching set the Wimbledon Way. Not only was the collared shirt semi-sheer, but she also paired it with a mini pencil skirt. Here's hoping that more pop stars twist tennis-core styling like Tinashe.
