The ITF's Katrina Adams stays on the front lines for women with the Tory Burch Foundation Sports Fellowship

While qualifying began Tuesday at the US Open, a few of the sport’s premier players put in the work on the practice courts. Fans will pack the New York major when it kicks off next Monday, but until then, competitors will find themselves in a quiet atmosphere.

The grounds are closed to the public this week due to COVID-19 protocols. Here's a look at some of the stars spotted at Flushing Meadows.

Fútbol, anyone? World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was in the mood for some.

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After pulling out of Cincinnati with a "small tear" to her right adductor, Simona Halep hit the courts for a trial run.

Countrymen Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev enjoy a lighter moment.

Practice doesn't have to be all about work. Case in point: newly-minted world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka.

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20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz surpasses 20 million dollars in career prize money

The ITF's Katrina Adams stays on the front lines for women with the Tory Burch Foundation Sports Fellowship

Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas hit major career prize money milestones after Monte Carlo

Petra Kvitova on that tie-break against Rybakina: “I think it was the longest one I ever played in my life”

Barbora Krejcikova surpasses $10 million in career prize money after Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz gives shelter to ballkid as rain starts pouring in Rio

Gabriela Sabatini among packed crowd in Buenos Aires to watch Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback match

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