Robert Kraft, Russell Wilson, Ciara, Spike Lee and Billie Jean King turn out to see Serena Williams

Serena’s famous fans! Husband Alexis Ohanian – wearing a T-shirt with their five-year-old daughter Olypmia’s photo on – is joined by Robert Kraft, Russell Wilson, Ciara, Spike Lee and Billie Jean King to watch Williams in the US Open

  • Serena Williams had an army of celebrity fans for her third-round US Open clash on Arthur Ashe on Friday
  • New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Russell Wilson were attendees in the crowd under the lights  
  • Tennis legends Billie Jean King and Venus Williams, and Spike Lee were in tow to support the American star
  • Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian wore a t-shirt with a wonderful picture of their daughter Olympia on
  • Williams lost the first set to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic 5-7 in a frenetic opener but fought back in the second

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American billionaire Robert Kraft, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his singing sensation wife, Ciara were among an A-listed cast supporting Serena Williams at the US Open Friday night. 

Williams is currently engaged in a tense showdown with Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, who won the opening set against the American, 7-5. 

Husband and co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian was on hand in Williams’ corner in what could be her final tennis match and he wore a t-shirt with a wonderful photo of their five-year-old daughter on. The picture was taken on Monday night when Olympia was in her mom’s box and cheered on in a matching diamond-encrusted outfit.

Wilson, Ciara and Ohanian were all in Williams’ player’s box alongside her sister Venus and mother, Oracene Price. 

More NFL royalty was present in Queens, with New England Patriots owner Kraft and fiancee Dana Blumberg basking in the atmosphere.  

New York icon Spike Lee was also inside Arthur Ashe stadium, rocking a suave maroon suit, while 12-time grand slam winner Billie Jean King shone in a pink cardigan.

Denver quarterback Russell Wilson & wife Ciara were just one of the power couples present at Flushing Meadows Friday night

Wilson and Ciara are often seen together at various high-profile sporting events across the US and sat in the player's box

Wilson and Ciara are often seen together at various high-profile sporting events across the US and sat in the player’s box

Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian wore a t-shirt with a wonderful picture of their daughter Olympia on for third-round match

Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian wore a t-shirt with a wonderful picture of their daughter Olympia on for third-round match

Serena Williams lost the opening set to Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5 in absorbing fashion as the Aussie won the final four games

Serena Williams lost the opening set to Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5 in absorbing fashion as the Aussie won the final four games

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and fiancée, Dana Blumberg, enjoy proceedings

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and fiancée, Dana Blumberg, enjoy proceedings

Spike Lee was seen rocking a blazer only he could during the third-round US Open showdown

Spike Lee was seen rocking a blazer only he could during the third-round US Open showdown

Naturally Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, is on hand to cheer on the 23-time slam winner

Naturally Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is on hand to cheer on the 23-time slam winner

NHL free agent and former New Jersey Devils defenseman, P.K. Subban joined the star-studded audience witnessing a compelling opening set.   

Tiger Woods and Anna Wintour were among a star-littered crowd for Serena Williams’ second-round match at the US Open Wednesday against Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit. 

Actress Zendaya was also on hand during the defeat of Kontaveit, spotted in the stands of Arthur Ashe for the first time this tournament. 

Billie Jean King looked on as Williams and Ajla  Tomljanovic played out a tense opening set

Billie Jean King looked on as Williams and Ajla  Tomljanovic played out a tense opening set

P.K. Subban (right) is currently an unrestricted NHL free agent, having last played for the Devils

P.K. Subban (right) is currently an unrestricted NHL free agent, having last played for the Devils

Fans rose to their feet as Williams produced some emphatic shots during her opening set loss

Fans rose to their feet as Williams produced some emphatic shots during her opening set loss

Zendaya, who enjoys global fame as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had brought her mother Claire Stoermer and assistant Darnell Appling with her. 

Model Gigi Hadid was joined by sister and fellow model Bella, who had also been among the star-studded crowd for Williams’ opening triumph. 

English crooner Seal, who famously used to be married to Heidi Klum, was another one of the wide variety of celebs glimpsed in the stands.

Arthur Ashe stadium was packed out as Williams squared off with Tomljanovic on Friday night

Arthur Ashe stadium was packed out as Williams squared off with Tomljanovic on Friday night 

The Australian took the first set 7-5, showing immense character amidst the partisan crowd

The Australian took the first set 7-5, showing immense character amidst the partisan crowd

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