Game, set, party! The 2026 US Open is officially underway, and the off-court excitement has already begun. From David Grutman and DraftKings hosting a US Open players dinner at the Crane Club with Serena Williams and Coco Gauff to Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez and Maria Sakkari taking the court under the Waldorf’s iconic chandeliers, things are just heating up. Scroll through to see photos from the hottest US Open events happening off the famed Arthur Ashe courts.
Coco Gauff attends David Grutman & Draft Kings US Open players dinner at Crane Club in NY on August 27 2026. BrokenRackets
David Grutman, Matteo Berrettini, Taylor Fritz attend David Grutman & Draft Kings US Open players dinner at Crane Club in NY on August 27 2026. BrokenRackets
Paige Paul and David Grutman attend David Grutman & Draft Kings US Open players dinner at Crane Club in NY on August 27 2026. BrokenRackets
Aryna Sabalenka attends David Grutman & Draft Kings US Open players dinner at Crane Club in NY on August 27 2026. BrokenRackets
Serena Williams and Coco Gauff attend David Grutman & Draft Kings US Open players dinner at Crane Club in NY on August 27 2026. BrokenRackets
Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki at the 2026 Palace Invitational Hosted By Lotte New York Palace Ryan Northrop/BFA.com
Craig Melvin, Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki at the 2026 Palace Invitational Hosted By Lotte New York Palace Ryan Northrop/BFA.com
Taylor Fritz plays a match during the 2026 Palace Invitational Hosted By Lotte New York Palace. Ryan Northrop/BFA.com
Matteo Berrettini holds up his trophy after winning against Taylor Fritz during the 2026 Palace Invitational Hosted By Lotte New York Palace. Ryan Northrop/BFA.com
McCartney Kessler, Barbora Krejcikova, and Danielle Collins attended Pickleball with the Pros at the Hyatt Regency Times Square while celebrating the arrival of the US Open to NYC on Wednesday August 26. Gabi Porter for Hyatt Regency Times Square
Paige Paul and Anna Wintour attend the Waldorf Astoria New York Ballroom Tennis Invitational at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on August 27. Getty Images for Waldorf Astoria
Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez, Maria Sakkari and Tommy Paul attend the Waldorf Astoria New York Ballroom Tennis Invitational at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on August 27. Getty Images for Waldorf Astoria
Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul attend the Waldorf Astoria New York Ballroom Tennis Invitational at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on August 27, 2026 in New York City Getty Images for Waldorf Astoria
Gayle King competes against Naomi Osaka at the Petit Slam at the Baccarat Hotel on August 27, 2026. Getty Images for Baccarat Hotel
Naomi Osaka competes against Gayle King at the Petit Slam at the Baccarat Hotel on August 27, 2026. Getty Images for Baccarat Hotel
Gayle King and Naomi Osaka hug during the Petit Slam at the Baccarat Hotel on August 27. Getty Images for Baccarat Hotel
