Michelle Obama receives ovation at US Open semifinals in New York
Themirror.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Michelle Obama attended the US Open on Thursday evening to watch the women’s singles semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The former First Lady was present to support Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff during their respective matches. When her image appeared on the venue's large video screens, the crowd erupted in cheers, resulting in what reports identified as the loudest audience reaction of the session. The event took place during a high-profile night of tennis in New York, where spectators closely tracked the performance of top-seeded players. The US Open continues to host prominent figures throughout the tournament as the bracket narrows toward the finals.
- •Michelle Obama attended the US Open semifinals on Thursday night.
- •The session featured matches involving Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff.
- •The crowd provided a large ovation when she appeared on the stadium big screen.
- •The event occurred at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
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"Michelle Obama attended Thursday evening's session at the US Open to support Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff in the semifinals, drawing a reaction from fans at Arthur Ashe
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