Social media personality and former professional golfer Paige Spiranac attended the 2026 US Open on Wednesday, swapping the fairways for a courtside seat at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Her visit coincided with one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament: Coco Gauff’s quarterfinal comeback against Mirra Andreeva.
Spiranac Documents US Open Experience
Spiranac shared several photographs from her day at Flushing Meadows, including courtside views from Arthur Ashe Stadium. She wore a sleeveless blue-and-white checkered top with matching trousers for the occasion. The appearance was connected to a brand partnership, with Spiranac thanking skincare company La Roche-Posay for hosting her.
Across her Instagram story, she wrote: “US Open. One of my favorite events! Thanks to @lararocheposayusa for a great day!”
Gauff Saves Two Match Points to Reach Semifinals
The timing of Spiranac’s visit proved fortuitous. She witnessed No. 4 seed Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, recover from a first-set deficit to defeat fifth-seeded Andreeva 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2. The American saved two match points during the second-set tiebreak before taking control of the decider.
The quarterfinal hung in the balance when Andreeva earned her first match point at 6-5 in the tiebreak, and a second at 7-6. Gauff refused to yield, eventually forcing a third set and pulling away from the 19-year-old to complete the comeback in two hours and 19 minutes. The victory marked Gauff’s first US Open semifinal appearance since her 2023 championship run.
Gauff Credits Resilience and Tiafoe Inspiration
After the match, Gauff reflected on her ability to navigate high-pressure moments: “I think I’ve learned a lot. I’ve played a few tie-breaks this year and I’ve learned from them.”
She also revealed that Frances Tiafoe’s extraordinary comeback victory the previous day provided motivation when she faced elimination against Andreeva. “I was just really determined to not lose that second set,” Gauff said, according to the official US Open website. “I mean, sometimes you just need a little bit of inspiration, and Frances was that for me in that moment.”
Strong Summer Continues for American Star
The win extended Gauff’s remarkable record in three-set Grand Slam matches this year to 20-4 and continued a strong summer that included another Cincinnati title. Her reward is a semifinal meeting with Elena Rybakina, who became the new world No. 1 after defeating Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals. The other women’s semifinal features Aryna Sabalenka against Jessica Pegula.
Influencer Presence at the US Open
For Spiranac, who has built a large following by combining golf content, sports commentary, and lifestyle posts, the day offered a chance to experience the US Open from a different sporting perspective. Her appearance comes as the tournament draws increasing attention from influencers and celebrities.
Gauff herself recently addressed the growing influencer presence at the US Open, stating she had no issue with their attendance as long as proper tennis etiquette was respected. Spiranac’s visit appeared to align with the fan-and-guest side of that equation, with her social posts documenting an afternoon spent enjoying the tennis and celebrating one of the tournament’s biggest American stars.
After witnessing Gauff escape two match points and reach the semifinals, Spiranac certainly picked an unforgettable day to visit Flushing Meadows.
