Do I consider myself a tennis expert? Absolutely not. Topspin, dead balls, open stances, footwork — up until yesterday, those terms meant next to nothing to me. I play occasionally for fun, but ask me about anything other than the Federer-Nadal rivalry, and I’d probably give you a blank stare. That didn’t leave me any less interested in attending the 2025 U.S Open, which is essentially a rite of passage for any New Yorker.

After stepping off the shuttle (yes, there’s a shuttle from pickup to the arena), I quickly determined what I deemed to be the best part of The Open: expertise is optional. Sure, some diehard fans were on the edge of their seats for every rally. But just as many were in my boat, eager to throw on their best piece of plaid, eat a tub of $100 caviar-coated COQODAQ chicken nuggets, and get the perfect Instagram shot with Arthur Ashe Stadium in the background.

If 95% of the crowd is here for the game, the other 5% are probably hoping to catch sight of an influencer or celebrity. In just the first few days of The Open, we’ve spotted Anna Wintour relaxing in her signature oversized sunglasses, Spike Lee rocking an all-white outfit, and Tommy Paul’s influencer fiancée, Paige Lorenze, caught watching her beau in a blue Adidas dress — sparkling engagement ring on full display.

And no, none of that glitz makes The Open any less of a serious sporting event.

The star power of many of these players is hard to miss, even if you don’t know their career records. This was only day two of the two-week-long tournament [Editor’s note: this story was originally written on Monday, Aug. 25], and there was plenty of buzz about the evening’s lineup: Karolina Muchova vs. Venus Williams, and the highly anticipated Carlos Alcaraz vs. Reilly Opelka matchup at 7 p.m.

We had the chance to sit down with American tennis star, No. 14-ranked Tommy Paul, who caught us up on a few standout moments 24 hours before winning his first round — including an incident the day before, when a cameraman stormed the court mid-play during Daniil Medvedev’s now infamous match. While the media presence at the U.S. Open is massive, Paul says the energetic fans and longstanding traditions are what make the tournament such a memorable experience. He was just happy to entertain some of our lighter questions, too — like whether he’s ever tried the iconic melon ball-garnished Honey Deuce cocktail. Spoiler: he hasn’t. Yet.

When it comes to his own game-day rituals, he’s got a few non-negotiables — his New Balance sneakers, Yonex racquets, and of course, a protein-packed performance shake. “I obviously play my match and go straight to Dymatize,” he told us. His strength and conditioning coach, Franco Herrero, doubled down on this take, adding that fueling up ahead of the game is also key: “matches are long, so you have to be physically ready — your muscles, your joints, everything needs to be prepared for the action.”

Are you prepared for the action and want to be there too?

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As is well documented, there are 128 competitors in both the Men’s and Women’s singles competitions.

After one round of cutthroat action, heartbreak, upsets and triumphs, here’s who’s still standing:

Men’s singles

Women’s singles

After a few sips, we came to our conclusions about the ultra-popular beverage.

Upon first glance, you can’t help but notice the melon ball garnish is very aesthetically pleasing. Nice touch. As for the taste, the honey deuce is great if you like your vodka disguised with an absurd amount of sugar. Gets you tipsy after five minutes. Maybe has some natural electrolytes to help keep you from passing out in the heat. Not my favorite, but would drink again. 7.5/10.

If you need something a bit louder than the U.S. Open, we can help in that department as well.

Here are just five household-name acts we can’t wait to see live these next few months.

• Yusuf/Cat Stevens

• Paul McCartney

• Oasis with Cage The Elephant

• Devo with The B-52s

• Stevie Nicks

Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest 2025 concert tours to find the show for you.

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change