It's the most wonderful time of the year for tennis fans, who are currently tuning in from all around the world to watch the US Open.
All of the most beloved players in the game have been spotted at New York’s USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year is underway, but among the familiar famous faces, one caught fans by surprise. Soccer superstar, Alex Morgan.
Every year, the US Open hosts Fan Week, which includes exhibitions like Stars of the Open, an event that features tennis legends and other popular athletes and celebrities. There was an abundance of talent and living legacy at this year's showcase on August 21, including modern icons like Coco Gauff, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, and Juan Martín del Potro.
Stars of the Open is one of the few matches where the stakes are keeping the crowd entertained and sharing the love of the sport with fans. So, while you'd normally spot Morgan, 36, on the pitch, the two-time FIFA World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist picked up a racket and joined the tennis pros for a night of lighthearted fun in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Though tennis may not be Morgan's strong suit, she held her own, subbing in briefly for Agassi and partnering with Gauff in doubles play. The pair faced off against Williams and McEnroe, the combined number of awards and accolades between the four athletes staggering. Morgan impressed and delighted fans by showing off her backhand, and Gauff joked that she was "already doing better than Andre [Agassi]."
Post-match, Morgan took to Instagram to share her excitement of having just played with the best of the best.
"Not too bad for my first US Open debut ? Honored to have shared the court with these greats!" she captioned her post.
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Later, Morgan shared her post to her Instagram story, adding a teasing additional caption, "Give me 6 months...," a playful suggestion that she only needed half a year of training to get her professional tennis career rolling.
Fans were quick to join in on the fun, sharing the clip across social media platforms. Many praised her natural athleticism, while others pointed out her surprisingly great tennis technique.
"ATHLETE OF ALL ATHLETES," commented one enthusiastic fan.
"?Is there anything you can't do? ?," said another.
"The new GOAT of Tennis," commented a third.
Morgan's performance at Stars of the Open proves that her impact extends far beyond the pitch. Fans from all over the world are captivated by her hard work, tenacity, talent, and positivity. Plus, she's just down right entertaining to watch.
While it's unlikely that Morgan will actually trade in her cleats for a racket in any sort of permanent way, it's clear that Morgan steals the show even when she's out of her element. The San Diego Wave, her home team that's part of the National Women's Soccer League, will be happy to have her back, but her stint on the court proves that Morgan is a start wherever she goes.
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