Look! Hollywood celebrities Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Bradley Cooper, Rami Malek, Alec Baldwin and Spike Lee watch Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic in US Open final

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Look! Hollywood celebrities Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Bradley Cooper, Rami Malek, Alec Baldwin and Spike Lee watch Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic in US Open final

Several famous actors spotted at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York

Published: September 13, 2021 12:00 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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SPORT — Full house! Fans cheer on for Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their Men's Singles final match on Day Fourteen of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Image Credit: AFP

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SPORT — Big match... 34-year-old Djokovic was chasing a record 21st Grand Slam men's title and victory would have moved him clear of rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the battle to finish with the most men's majors. Image Credit: Supplied

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sport — All to play for... World number one Djokovic had already won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles this year. Image Credit: Supplied

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sport — Seeing red... But Medvedev won his first Grand Slam title by shattering Djokovic's hopes of completing a calendar sweep of the majors in a one-sided US Open final. Image Credit: AP

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sport — Watching the fascinating final were a host Hollywood celebrities including actors Joseph Mazzello (left) and Rami Malek. Malek won an Oscar for his portrayal of Queen icon Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, and will be next seen on the big screen in the new James Bond movie No Time To Die. Image Credit: AFP

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sport — 63-year-old actor Alec Baldwin was also in attendance. He is known for being in some of the biggest films and television series, including Beetlejuice, 30 Rock, and Saturday Night Live. Image Credit: AFP

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SPORT — Spike Lee, the American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and professor was also there. Image Credit: USA Today sport

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sport — Missed chance... Djokovic had been bidding to become just the sixth player to win a calendar Slam and the first man to do it since Rod Laver in 1969. Image Credit: AFP

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SPORT — The Night at the Museum star Ben Stiller also graced the event with his presence with his wife Christine Taylor who is also an actor. Image Credit: AFP

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sport — Second seed Medvedev had lost his two last Grand Slam finals but showed plenty of composure to win 6-4 6-4 6-4 and ruin Djokovic's party. Image Credit: AFP

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sport — A-listers... Brad Pitt and Bradley Cooper were spotted at the event enjoying the thrilling final. Image Credit: AFP

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sport — Blast from the past... Even 5-times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova attended the match. Image Credit: AFP

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SPORT — Knocked out! Medvedev said his falling to the floor celebration was inspired by football video game Fifa. "Only legends will understand what I did, it was L2 + left," he said. Image Credit: AP

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SPORT — He was awarded the championship trophy by former tenner player, Stan Smith. "I want to thank my team, those who are here and watching. My parents, my family, my sisters. Some of my friends are here too," said Medvedev. Image Credit: AFP

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SPORT — After the match Djokovic, while welling up, told the crowd, "Even though I haven't won the match I am the happiest man alive because you guys made me very special on the court. You guys touched my soul. I've never felt like this in New York. Thank you for your support. I love you." Image Credit: USA Today sports

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