Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the 2024 US Open set an all-time attendance record of 47,875 on Saturday, breaking the previous record of 40,868, set last year.
The tournament's annual celebration of the life and legacy of tennis champion and cultural icon Arthur Ashe brings tennis fans of all ages a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities throughout the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, all with the aim of getting kids excited about tennis—a passion of Ashe’s in his life.
Saturday's festivities included open practices with top players, musical performances and player appearances on the Fan Week Fountain Plaza Stage, along with interactive games and family activities for all.
US Open stars Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Zheng Qinwen, Lorenzo Musetti and Andre Agassi joined YouTube stars Dude Perfect inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest stadium in tennis, named in honor of the sport's legend.
For the third year in a row, the sport-comedy group of former college roommates teamed up with tennis' biggest stars to deliver a high-energy show of hijinks that dropped jaws, raised the roof, and sent everyone home happy.
On Courts 5 and 6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, fans witnessed how the sport welcomes players of all ages—and abilities. The All Abilities Court hosted a four-hour event to support adaptive and wheelchair tennis players.
This year's seven-day US Open Fan Week concludes on Sunday. The 2024 US Open main draw begins Monday and runs through Sunday, Sept. 8.
