By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, August 7, 2025
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Aryna Sabalenka will launch her US Open title defense joining forces with Dudes to entertain kids at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.
World No. 1 Sabalenka will partner Dude Perfect at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 23, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the USTA announced today. The USTA said there will be free admission to the US Open grounds and all on-site activities.
Reigning US Open champion, who will launch her return at this month’s Cincinnati Open, shared and update of her time off from tennis on her YouTube Channel.
The Dude Perfect crew – Tyler “The Beard” Toney, “The Twins” Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett “The Purple Hoser” Hilbert, and Cody “The Tall Guy” Jones – will perform their popular sports entertainment stadium show for the fourth consecutive Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, at a new time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Dudes are scheduled to do a meet and greet with fans afterward, the USTA said in a statement.
Here’s more info on Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day from the USTA press release today:
Following the Dude Perfect show, a blockbuster lineup of young music and entertainment stars will headline the Fountain Plaza Stage for fans of all ages to enjoy. The lineup includes: R&B vocal group 2BYG; multi-talented vocalist and actor Liamani; singer-songwriter and TikTok sensation Magnus Ferrell; breakout singer, rapper and actress That Girl Lay Lay; and rising actor and hip hop artist Young Dylan, who will also co-host the show. Fountain Plaza Stage performances will run from 1-3:30 p.m.
A festival atmosphere will permeate the National Tennis Center on Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. Featured practices starring some of the game’s most popular players will entertain fans in the US Open’s main stadiums, while many of the field courts will feature tennis activities for kids. On-court lessons, drills, contests and competitions will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, while the rest of the grounds will offer plenty of off-court fun, such as face-painting and temporary tattoos, storytelling, hair-braiding and beading,balloon artists and roving entertainers. The US Open also will offer a specially priced $10 meal for kids and their families.
