While her day job involves scoring clutch threes and occasionally making match-winning blocks (Shoutout to Leïla Lacan), Sabrina Ionescu likes to cool off on a different kind of court. And that brought her to the Flushing Meadows, where the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year, is in full swing.

After the New York Liberty’s hard-fought 81-79 win over the Connecticut Sun, where she spared the returning Breanna Stewart’s blushes with a last-ditch block (Fun fact: She averages a meager 0.4 blocks per match), Ionescu showed up at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, supporting her good friend, Coco Gauff, in her matchup against the Australian, Ajla Tomljanović

The US Open even gave a special shoutout to the Liberty star and shared a video of her arrival. “Good to have one of the best shooters in the game, @sabrina_i20, pulling up to the US Open,” read the post on their social media. Ionescu was all smiles while posing for photos along with her husband, NFL player Hroniss Grasu. Sabrina has always been a tennis buff, and her attendance at one of the biggest tournaments of the year has drawn eyeballs from the WNBA, as the league’s account commented, “Heyyyy @sabrina_i 👋🔥” Along with the WNBA, the fans flooded the comments section, showing love and admiration for one of W’s biggest stars.

WNBA Community Showers love on Sabrina Ionescu After Star’s Electric US Open Appearance

Ionescu’s US Open trips have become a bookmark on her calendar since 2021. “I love tennis!!!! This has been so fun!” wrote Ionescu in 2021, and the US Open’s official account was quick to reply, “First-timer soon to be long-timer?”. It seems Ionescu has obliged with that statement. As her regular trip to the grand slam rolled around, fans were quick to express their admiration for the Liberty star. 

“Bringing some winning mentality to the tennis court 🔥🧡💜,” Wrote a fan. Ionescu has never been limited to just basketball. She has invested in soccer teams while appreciating tennis athletes. Ionescu was there to cheer on one of her favourite tennis players, Coco Gauff. When Gauff pulled up for her WNBA matchup, Ionescu had said, “I have known her for a few years now and so I always get to see her, her brother and, you know, just being able to—I am, always am going to, especially when the US Open gets here in September, and kind of watch and cheer her on.” And Gauff put on a show with a serial winner in the crowd, winning her second round match up 6-4,6-7,7-5. 

Another fan gushed over her amazing outfits, “She looks SO GOOD!!! I love this fit.” Although she was wearing a normal Nike Jacket over a Black T-shirt and black pants, fans loved the simplicity in her style, which made her stand out even more. “Absolutely gorgeous, no question ✨” like another fan wrote, further confirming the fan sentiment.

“Game respects game 🤝”  One fan chimed in. Well, Sabrina has been endorsed by one of the premier tennis players, Naomi Osaka. In 2021, then defending champion Osaka pulled up to the Flushing Meadows practice courts rocking Ionescu’s No. 20 New York Liberty jersey. The two have formed a deep friendship since, with Ionescu gifting a limited edition kit, her first signature shoes, along with other products. Along with that was a heartfelt message, “And you are one of those people- someone dedicated to their craft because they love it, who gives their all, and who never settles for good, because they want to be great.” 

Sabrina Ionescu is torching the WNBA with deadly shooting and clutch plays, all while turning heads courtside at the US Open. A fierce champion for women’s sports, she’s not just a star on the hardwood but a passionate fan and ambassador— bringing that same winning energy everywhere on both the courts.