Jalen Brunson hit up Friday’s U.S. Open men’s singles semifinal, and he definitely wasn’t flying solo. The NBA champion was spotted courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium right alongside actor and director Ben Stiller. What a duo, right?
That Courtside Power Duo
Stiller, a true superfan, was a regular fixture courtside at Madison Square Garden during Brunson and the Knicks’ epic run to the 2026 NBA title. It’s clear that bond is still strong! Stiller even announced plans to create a Knicks documentary through A24 and HBO, promising to feature some incredible footage shot straight from his own iPhone camera. Imagine that behind-the-scenes access! Seeing them together at the U.S. Open just adds another chapter to their story.
On the Court: Shelton vs. Tiafoe
While the celebrity sighting was massive, there was a match happening too. Frances Tiafoe was battling Ben Shelton for a coveted spot in the U.S. Open final. Shelton fought his way to this semifinal by pulling off a huge upset against the reigning U.S. Open champion, Carlos Alcaraz. Tiafoe’s path wasn’t easy either, having to dig deep and drop two sets before clawing his way back to win his quarterfinal in five intense sets against Alex Michelsen.
The stakes are sky-high, as the winner of that intense Friday showdown is set to face Alexander Zverev this Sunday in Queens for the U.S. Open title. You know Brunson and Stiller had to be feeling that energy!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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