The men’s singles semifinals at the US Open, featuring the top three seeds, determined who would play for the 2023 championship.
First, tournament runner-up Novak Djokovic fought unseeded Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium
And later in the evening, number three Daniil Medvedev took on tournament and world number one Carlos Alcaraz.
And as usual, there was no shortage of celebrities and high-profile people in the stands cheering on all the high-flying action on the pitch, including actresses Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron.
Blunt, 40, who previously revealed she was taking a year off from acting to spend more quality time with her children, put the decision to good use at the US Open with husband John Kasinski and their daughters Hazel, nine, and Violet. , seven.
Celeb fest: Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron were among the many celebrities and high-profile people who caught all the dramatic action of the US Open in Queens, New York on Friday
Blunt, 40, seemed fascinated by all the drama unfolding on the field as she sat next to her two girls.
She looked stylish as she showed off her fantastic figure in a black floral dress with pops of light blue, purple and orange, which hugged her curves.
Sometimes she could be seen shouting at the court, and sometimes she turned her attention to her girls, who were sitting between their parents.
Although not as lively as his wife, Krasinski, 43, was still as involved in the game as he was with their children.
In fact, more than once he let their youngest, Violet, sit on his lap and have a deep conversation.
Dressed in a dark blue polo shirt, the actor and director was also seen cheering on the players on the field, as was his vocal wife.
While their children seemed to be having fun during the game, it was clear whether they were more interested in the drinks and snacks or the game itself.
A few months ago, Blunt talked about how she was inspired to take 2023 off when she realized Hazel would be 10.
“I’m not working this year,” the British actress revealed during an appearance on the channel Table for two podcast in July. ‘I worked a lot last year and my eldest baby is nine, so we’re in the single digits in the last year. And I just feel like there are cornerstones to their day that are so important when they’re little.”
Family affair: Blunt and husband John Krasinski took their two daughters Hazel, nine, and Violet, seven, to the semifinals of the 2023 US Open Tennis
Dedicated: In July, Blunt revealed she was taking a year off from acting to spend more quality time with her children
Devoted: Krasinski played the role of cool dad and let the couple’s youngest, Violet, seven, sit on his lap
Quality time: “I worked quite a bit last year and my oldest baby is nine, so we’re in the last year of single digits,” Blunt said of her decision to take a year off to focus on their girls
Theron, 48, has a pair of young daughters, Jackson, 11, and August, seven, who she adopted in 2012 and 2015 respectively.
But on this day, it appears she left the kids with babysitters, which gave her some personal time to get out and enjoy all the action on the field and in the stands.
The Oscar-winning actress is a huge tennis fan and has attended many tournaments around the world over the years.
“I love tennis,” the South African native has said, before confessing: “But I’m a terrible player.”
On this day, Theron kept it casual in the fashion department, wearing a white shirt with her blonde locks pulled back into a ponytail.
The Monster star sat one row in front of Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira, who looked summer-ready in a blue and white patterned dress with her raven locks styled in long thin braids that fell past her shoulders.
The US Open always draws a star-studded crowd, and day 12 of this year’s tournament was no different.
Theron left her two young daughters Jackson, 11, and August, seven, at home, apparently with a nanny, to attend the US Open
Celebrity fest: Theron sat one row in front of The Walking Dead star Danai Gurira
Fan girl: ‘I love tennis,’ the South African has said in the past, before admitting: ‘But I’m a terrible player
Star-studded: Broadway star Idina Menzel, 52, sat just behind Danai Gurira in the stands
Excited: The actress and singer appeared to be sharing her great time with a friend
Cool Cat: Jon Bon Jovi, who is also a long-time tennis fan, looked elegant in a blue blazer as he sat with his wife and friends
Fan-friendly: When recognized over the intercom at one point, the rocker waved to the crowd as Vogue’s editor-in-chief sat a row behind him
Cute: The Livin’ On A Prayer singer, 61, got playful as his wife took deep breaths
Called in: Jake Paul, 26, sat with Pamela Ann Stepnick in the front row for one of the games
Riveted: Actress Julianna Margulies, 57, became embroiled in the courtroom drama with husband Keith Lieberthal
Julianna Margulies, Tom Brady, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Hurley, Savannah Guthrie, Jane Seymour, Anna Wintour and Chris Fischer and Amy Schumer were among the long list of celebrities who were able to watch the two games up close. personally, said the publication of the US Open.
The VIP list also included Clive Davis, Michael Feldman, Chloe Kim, Henrik Lundqvist, Noah Beck, D-Nice and Izabel Goulart.
In the end, Djokovic defeated Shelton in straight sets: 6-3, 6-2, 7-6, while Medvedev needed a fourth set to beat the reigning US Open champion 7-6, 6-1, 3-6. 6-3.
The men’s singles final between Djokovic and Medvedev, which will determine a new champion, is scheduled for Sunday, September 10; although the official start time has yet to be determined.