I have never been to the U.S. Open and if I’m being completely honest, I basically know nothing about tennis. What I do know is that the grip the annual tournament has on pop culture at the end of each summer is entirely unmatched — stronger than any other nameable American athletic fête. Are you like me and for some reason feel a certain amount of FOMO while scrolling through your social media feed? Fear not. From smashing style to sports savvy, here are 4 ways to channel big U.S. Open energy into your everyday life throughout the coming days of headlines, posts and, of course, tennis matches.
Photography provided by Grey Goose
Sip Like the Stars
The Honey Deuce was commissioned by Grey Goose in 2006 and has been considered the official drink of the U.S. Open ever since. Seen in the hands of the who’s who scattered throughout the stands, the viral cocktail is a ridiculously simple yet magical combination of lemonade and vodka with a hint of raspberry liqueur and the legendary melon spheres emulating tennis balls. What I’m trying to say is that it’s totally doable to mix a few up for your next night in or as the star beverage at your final summer soiree. Cheers!
Photography provided by Ralph Lauren
Embrace Crispy Clean Style
The Labor Day tradition of removing everything white from your wardrobe is an out-of-date thought of yesteryear. And with the renaissance of preppy style reaching its peak, there’s never been a better time to take some cues from the iconic Ralph Lauren ads of the 90s and lean into your collection of crisp collars, pristine pleats and classic sport caps. Throw on a pair of loafers with an heirloom watch or tennis bracelet and you’ll be fit to serve the final match-point look of the season.
Stream Your Heart Out
Tennis has never not been a hot topic, and there’s an abundance of films that pay homage to the universally beloved tradition. Some guaranteed crowd pleasing picks are director Luca Guadagnino’s most recent epic Challengers, the groundbreaking docuseries Being Serena, which paints a dynamic portrait of the sport’s GOAT Serena Williams, or the early 2000s romantic comedy Wimbledon starring a young Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. Who doesn’t love a little courtside drama?
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Get Into the Game
Here’s an idea: Maybe give yourself the opportunity to learn more about tennis and gain a better understanding of the game and the superstars that are shaping the racket-driven world. With sports fandom at an all-time high, the resources across the interwebs and accounts on social media are just waiting for the next batch of curious viewers to join in on the fun. Spoiler alert: It’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia and Coco Gauff’s world. We’re just living in it.
