Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, cheers friend Serena Williams in US Open women’s final

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FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Sussex, made her entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium a little before 4 p.m. Saturday, not to slurp on an $18 Honey Deuce cocktail or get a good view of the New York skyline, 10 miles to the west.

No, Meghan Markle came to support her friend and tennis champion, Serena Williams, who was aiming for her seventh US Open title and a record-tying 24th major title in the women’s final of this year’s tournament.

Williams lost to teenager Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 7-5 as Andreescu became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam.

The Duchess sat in the second row of Williams’ player box next to Oracene Price, Williams’ mother, and Patrick Mouratoglou, Williams’ coach. Also joining her was Serena’s sister Venus, husband Alexis Ohanian, and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

Markle was wearing a blue denim belted dress and gray cape.

At the top of the aisle leading down to the box were several Open security personnel, keeping a close eye on the comings and goings.

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Markle clapped politely when Andreescu was introduced. She stood and applauded enthusiastically when Williams was introduced.

The fans had a chance to return the favor and let out a huge cheer when Markle was shown on the jumbotron.

Having jetted in to New York on a commercial flight from London on Friday, Markle attended a morning yoga class, according to the New York Post.

Markle was also in attendance at the Wimbledon final, which Williams lost to Simona Halep of Romania. The Duchess no doubt was hoping for a different outcome for her friend, who at 37 is the oldest finalist in tennis history – just seven weeks younger than Her Royal Highness.  

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