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Opening night at the US Open
Thousands converged on Billie
Jean King National Tennis Center in
Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Aug.
26 for the fi rst day of the US Open
Tournament. Th e highlight of the event
was an opening night ceremony which
preceded marquee matches featuring
Roger Federer, Serena Williams and
Maria Sharapova.
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Photos by Dominick Totino Photography
Roger Federer took the court after the Williams-
Sharapova match
Alec Baldwin showed up for Opening Night
Serena Williams serves a few souvenirs to the
crowd
Among the celebrity sightings at the Open: Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer and Katie Couric
Maria Sharapova returns a volley
Serena Williams crushes a serve
Tony-award winning actress Ali Stroker sings during the Opening Night
ceremony
Ben Platt headlined the Opening Night ceremony
Novak Djokovic serves during his fi rst round
match
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