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All The Black Celebs Who Attended The 2025 U.S. Open

The 2025 U.S. Open began with thrilling first-round victories, a 75th anniversary tribute to Althea Gibson led by Venus Williams, and a star-filled gala honoring Andre Agassi.

Tonya Lewis Lee, Artist Melissa Koby, and filmmaker Spike Lee on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

By Shelby Stewart · Updated September 2, 2025

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The 2025 U.S. Open kicked off in New York City with an unforgettable opening day. Fans packed the stands to witness first-round wins from Aryna Sabalenka, Ben Shelton, and Novak Djokovic, while beyond the court, the day was steeped in powerful moments of legacy and honor.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson breaking the color barrier in tennis, a brunch reception was held in her honor, highlighted by a moving tribute video narrated by Venus Williams and ceremonial coin tosses led by members of Gibson’s family. The evening culminated with the USTA Foundation’s Opening Night Gala, where Andre Agassi was presented with the Serving Up Dreams Award. The glittering affair, held in the President’s Suite, drew a dynamic mix of icons and celebrities, including Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Gayle King, Katie Couric, Vera Wang, and Tina Knowles.

Step inside the best moments from Day 1 of the 2025 U.S. Open.

Gayle King

Television Host Gayle King speaks during the USTA Foundation Gala at the 2025 US Open on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael LeBrecht/USTA)

Justin Tuck

Justin Tuck and guest on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

CC & Amber Sabathia

CC Sabathia and guest on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Gayle King & Tonya Lewis Lee

Television Host Gayle King poses with Tonya Lewis Lee during the USTA Foundation Gala at the 2025 US Open on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael LeBrecht/USTA)

Jimmy Rollins

Jimmy Rollins on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles walks on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Young Dylan

Young Dylan and guest at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Gladys Knight and guests

Gladys Knight and guests at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Jordan Clarkson and guest

Jordan Clarkson and guest at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour walks on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee

Tonya Lewis Lee and filmmaker Spike Lee walk on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Victor Cruz

Former NFL Player Victor Cruz walks on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Artist Melissa Koby & Spike Lee

Artist Melissa Koby with filmmaker Spike Lee on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Dylan Harper

NBA Player Dylan Harper walks on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Shea Kastriner/USTA)

Comedian Michael Che

Comedian Michael Che during a women’s singles match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Garrett Ellwood/USTA)

Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie Poses for a photo on the Blue Carpet during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe watches a match during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams watches a match during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Venus Williams & Aleksandar Vukic

Venus Williams with her fiancé Aleksandar Vukic after practice at the 2025 US Open, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Rhea Nall/USTA)

Michael Lockwood & Lisa Leslie

Michael Lockwood and former WNBA player Lisa Leslie during a women’s singles match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Garrett Ellwood/USTA)

Renae Bluitt

Renae Bluitt poses for a photo on the Blue Carpet during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams watches a match during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Michael Lockwood & Lisa Leslie

Michael Lockwood and Lisa Leslie watch a match between Venus Williams and Karolina Muchova during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie Poses for a photo on the Blue Carpet during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Ayan Bloomfield

Ayan Bloomfield poses for a photo on the Blue Carpet during a match at the 2025 US Open on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (David Dow/USTA)

Al Roker

Al Roker on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Tyriq Withers

Tyriq Withers on the blue carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Yvonne Orji

Yvonne Orji on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Tosan Evbuomwan

Tosan Evbuomwan on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Deborah Roker and Al Roker

Deborah Roker and Al Roker on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Jonquel Jones

Jonquel Jones on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Anik Khan

Anik Khan on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Phoebe Robinson

Phoebe Robinson at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Shonda Rhimes and Katie Lowes

Katie Lowes and Shonda Rhimes at the 2025 US Open, Monday, Sep. 1, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Kendra Bailey

Kendra Bailey at the 2025 US Open, Monday, Sep. 1, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael LeBrecht/USTA)

Questlove

Questlove at the 2025 US Open, Monday, Sep. 1, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

CC Sabathia and Amber Sabathia

CC Sabathia and Amber Sabathia at the 2025 US Open, Monday, Sep. 1, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Ciara Wilson

Ciara Wilson at the 2025 US Open, Monday, Sep. 1, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Adrienne Warren

Adrienne Warren on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Russel Wilson and Ciara Wilson

Russel Wilson and Ciara Wilson at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Miles McBride

Miles McBride at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Thaddeus “Titus O’Neil” Bullard

Thaddeus “Titus O’Neil” Bullard on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Natasha Rothwell

Natasha Rothwell on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)

Justin Tuck

Justin Tuck on the Blue Carpet at the 2025 US Open, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA)