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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

The Obamas attended the US Open and the former first lady spoke in honor of Billie Jean King

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Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to watch Coco Gauff's first-round victory at the U.S. Open on Monday night.

After that match, Michelle Obama went down on the court to participate in a tribute to Billie Jean King marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first Grand Slam tennis tournament to pay equal prize money to women.

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