How the US Open lures in high-rollers and celebrities [Video]

In the waning weeks of summer, the hottest spot for celebrities to be seen in New York isn’t the beaches of Montauk or the polo fields in Bridgehampton. Rather, it’s slightly uncomfortable, blue plastic chairs in Queens — but surrounded by luxury.Monday kicks off the U.S. Open, the two-week tennis tournament which is the sport’s final grand slam of the year with a record-breaking $75 million in prize money up for grabs. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said ticket sales have already surpassed last year’s, which broke attendance records, indicating that the sport keeps getting more popular following a pandemic boom.In addition to attracting the top players, including 2023 champions Coco Gauff and fresh Olympic gold medal winner Novak Djokovic, the U.S. Open these days swarms with megawatt stars, from actress Charlize Theron to singer Justin Bieber and tabloid-favorites Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet making appearances last year.”Coming out …