Every August, I tune into the US Open like Zendaya in Challengers (minus the love triangle and court-side seats). I rarely pick up a racket myself, but I do know my way around the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center—specifically the VIP sections, where I “Love” to spot the tournament's best celebrity outfits.
Famous attendees usually sit in private suites, showcasing the top half of their latest US Open outfits away from the crowds. Last summer, Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon made her US Open debut, wearing Fall 2025’s dark denim trend (it’s back for round two this year) and a striped button-down.
There was also an abundance of Wimbledon-inspired attire. See Lori Harvey’s beige shirtdress by Burberry, which brought the London label to another star-studded sideline. Meanwhile, Katie Holmes’s leather jacket and black ballet flats added some New York City edge to an otherwise Wimbledon-worthy little white dress from Silk Laundry.
Even though the 146th edition of the 2026 US Open just kicked off on August 30, plenty of celebrity attendees, from Tate McRae to Brandy, posed for the step-and-repeat. Elsewhere, we are catching A-listers inside the IHG Hotels, Dobel Tequila, Emirates, and more sponsor boxes.
With Wimbledon and the French Open behind them, VIPs have perfected the art of tennis-core dressing. (No practice courts needed.) From now until September 13, I'll be watching the stands, searching for the year's best takes on tennis-core. In the meantime, Marie Claire editors round up their favorite celebrity outfits from US Opens past.
From Britney Spears strutting straight to center court in 1999 to Kerry Washington wearing her Ralph Lauren Bermuda shorts in 2024, ahead, those and more favorites.
Issa Rae, 2025
"Issa Rae's 2025 US Open outfit is a game-winning look. She embraced classic prep staples, wearing a green polo shirt, a cable knit sweater tied around her shoulders, and a white mini skirt—all courtesy of Ralph Lauren. What I love most about this tennis-inspired ensemble is the way she popped the collars of her top, serving an effortlessly cool appeal."—Lauren Tappan, fashion editor
Kerry Washington, 2024
"Earlier this summer, when I finally wore Bermuda shorts instead of Daisy dukes, I did it for Kerry Washington. Yes, the Scandal star was a few steps ahead of Bermuda newbies like Zendaya, Salma Hayek, Margot Robbie, and more.
My favorite part about her US Open 'fit? Her chestnut Ralph Lauren accessories—specifically the way the belt stood out against her Bermudas. It was the perfect summer-to-fall shade, which makes white trousers work long after the US Open."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Gigi Hadid, 2018
"It was eight years ago, but I still remember it like it was yesterday: the Hadid sisters gloriously flouting the post-Labor Day style 'rule' at the U.S. Open. While Bella looked great, it's Gigi's look that stands out for me. That Vivienne Westwood shirt, casually tossed over one shoulder! The white biker shorts to match her sister's dress! The nameplate necklace ("Zayn," because this was eight years ago) and little Prada bag! There's an effortlessness to this look I can't get enough of."—Jenny Hollander, digital director
Ilana Glazer, 2024
"This US Open look rewrites the tennis-prep playbook—trading crisp polos for a glossy varsity jacket and some denim cutoffs. The loafers with scrunched socks are the perfect early-fall curveball: sporty and a little irreverent."—Sara Holzman, style director
Zendaya, 2022
"Before there was Tashi Duncan in Loewe, there was Zendaya in Cartier for the 2022 US Open. Luca Guadagnino had to have seen the shots of Z in her aviator reading glasses and Cartier Panthére watch and been inspired for Challengers.
Zendaya's courtside outfit is luxurious because it's so understated: She doesn't have to play the over-the-top, on-theme US Open styling game to win best-dressed all the same."—Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor
Emily Ratajkowski, 2023
"Some celebrities style the same shades and silhouettes at Wimbledon and the US Open—Emily Ratajkowski isn't one of them. Three years ago, EmRata ditched traditional US Open knitwear for a strapless sweater dress—its heather gray sleeves tied atop her bust, not her shoulders.
For her fall-ready finishing touches, the My Body author left court-certified sneakers at home, zipping up chocolate brown boots instead. With a dress that autumnal, I would've done the same thing."—Meguire Hennes
Bella Hadid, 2022
"I love Bella’s off-duty model looks, but seeing her in denim is always the icing on the cake because it's so relatable. I think this look was so flattering as it hugs her figure, but still gives that 'I’m here to serve' vibe!"—Ashlyn Delaney, associate social media editor
Kendall Jenner, 2022
"As Marie Claire's resident celebrity style spotter, I've been waxing poetic about the heeled flip-flops trend since summer 2025. But before Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner made thong sandals from The Row and Manolo Blahnik their signature shoes, Kendall Jenner sported an almost identical pair at the 2022 US Open.
In true supermodel style, she wasn't just ahead of the flip-flops curve: Jenner endorsed the butter yellow color trend, too, in the Bottega Veneta midi dress of my dreams. All this to say? If and when I make my US Open debut, Jenner's yellow-and-navy-blue will be my blueprint."—Meguire Hennes
Taylor Swift, 2024
"I said it when I covered the look two years ago, and I'll say it again: Taylor Swift's "Miss Americana" Reformation mini dress was the best surprise the 2024 US Open had to offer to me, personally. Covering Swift's outfits for Marie Claire is its own spectator sport, but this sighting was refreshingly simple and Easter egg-free.
There's something so classic about the way she styled her dress with black sunglasses and a bright red lip—and it's sweet that Travis Kelce got in on the couples' coordination with his red-and-white Gucci outfit. I suspect summer 2025's gingham obsession started with this outfit in the center of the industry's mood board. While I missed out on shopping Swift's exact dress last time, I'm crossing my fingers she'll come back in another under-$300 find."—Halie LeSavage
Serena Williams, 2024
"Seeing Serena Williams at the 2024 US Open made my tennis-loving heart melt. It was the GOAT's first time watching from the stands, as opposed to playing in 21 tournaments.
She referenced herself with a pleated denim mini skirt she wore at the 2004 US Open. A cropped short-sleeve jacket completed Williams's Canadian tuxedo. Everything from her chunky sneakers to double-denim will inspire my tennis attire when I eventually sign up for classes."—Meguire Hennes
Jordan Chiles, 2024
"Olympian Jordan Chiles was a whole vibe at the 2024 US Open. Her pleated skirt and collegiate cardigan were such a cute way to bring her personal style courtside. I love the way she added a bit of girliness with the pearl necklace to contrast the super-sporty look!"—Christina D'Ambrosio, deputy director, social
Sarah Pigeon, 2025
"I didn't need to binge Love Story to fall for Sarah Pidgeon's sense of style. Her jeans outfit at the 2025 US Open made me her No. 1 fan—six months before the first episode aired. Putting Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy-coded minimalism on the back burner, the actor tucked a striped button-down into indigo-dyed denim (my favorite shade, by far).
If Pidgeon scored tickets to the 2026 US Open, too, I'd suggest continuing her stripes streak: Zimmermann, Loewe, and Ralph Lauren endorsed the pattern as a major Fall 2026 mainstay."—Meguire Hennes
Barbra Streisand, 1992
"Barbra Streisand only visited the US Open once, 32 years ago. Even so, her all-white outfit lives rent-free in my head. If I ever score tickets, catch me in the Grammy winner's summer whites, from her bucket hat to her statement sneakers. The rounded sunglasses upped her tennis attire's Nantucket-ready aura."—Meguire Hennes
Britney Spears, 1999
"Not to mix my pop girl metaphors, but Britney Spears's 1999 US Open outfit is the Sporty Spice ideal. She matched her long-sleeve tee and mini skirt to an extra-large tennis ball for her photo op. The more I flip through the archives, the more I'm tempted to copy her chunky sneakers, if not the entire on-theme outfit."—Halie LeSavage
Beyoncé, 2016
"Whenever I'm feeling little white dress fatigue (which is often in the summer), I study Beyoncé's 2016 US Open outfit for inspiration. On day four, she sat courtside in a taupe-and-white top from For Love & Lemons. Its floral cutout bodice just barely peeked out from underneath a Zimmermann trench coat. She hasn't attended the US Open since, but I have hope for her grand return this year."—Meguire Hennes
Lori Harvey, 2025
"Can you truly call it the US Open if at least one celebrity isn't sitting courtside in a shirtdress? Last year, Lori Harvey filled that role—dressed in head-to-toe Burberry, no less. I appreciated that the short-sleeve style wasn't a stark shade of Wimbledon-ready white. It almost looked more luxe in a cool-toned khaki color. Her simple accessories were a Grand Slam, too, especially the teeny-tiny tennis bracelet."—Meguire Hennes
Kaia Gerber, 2026
"When Kaia Gerber arrived at an unofficial pre-tournament match in Aug. 2026, I assumed she was a season ticket holder. Plot twist: She just made her US Open debut in the perfect LBD by Yana Matkiviski, a tiger-print Fendi Baguette, and the peep-toe pumps trend. So Carrie Bradshaw-coded."—Meguire Hennes
