With the US Open only a few weeks away, several American tennis stars took some time to recharge and engage in other activities, including posing for a Vanity Fair photo shoot.
The state of US tennis seems to leave many fans optimistic, with numerous exciting homegrown players making their mark on both the male and female professional tennis circuit.
Among the top-ranked prospects are Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Madison Keys and Danielle Collins on the WTA side. The ATP section features the likes of rising star Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul, who recently defeated World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in Montreal last week.
A few of these superstars were asked to temporarily put their rackets aside, and instead participated in a classy photo shoot for Vanity Fair magazine, a task that undoubtedly took the pressure of their preparations for the final Grand Slam of the season in New York.
The current field of American pro tennis players is the most exciting, talented, and varied we’ve seen in decades—men and women alike. On the eve of the US Open, VF takes a closer look at the emerging talents of American tennis. 🔗: vntyfr.com/ObkWAi2
