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Suni Lee attends US Open night session as Shelton defeats Alcaraz

The Olympic gymnast watched Ben Shelton’s five-set victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 tournament.

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Olympic gymnast Suni Lee attended the 2026 US Open night session to watch Ben Shelton play defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, according to The Sporting News.

The report said Lee wore a short-sleeved white dress with a colourful scarf styled as a necktie, alongside a small white bag and pointed white heels. The Sporting News characterised the outfit as attracting attention at the tournament.

Shelton defeated Alcaraz in five sets, winning 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7), and advanced to the semi-final against Frances Tiafoe on 11 September.

Lee returned to the official US women’s national gymnastics team in July, according to the report, and is considering a bid to compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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