Meet the "Solo Daters" of the US Open

Why it's surprisingly common to see people wandering the grounds alone.

Today's newsletter was written by Popsugar senior editor Taylor Andrews. The "Solo Daters" of the US Open Most sporting events are better with company. Basketball is more fun when you have someone to lose your voice with after a buzzer-beater, baseball practically begs for a friend to split a pretzel and a seventh-inning hot dog, and if we're being honest, half the fun of football is feeding off the collective roar of the crowd. But tennis plays by different rules. The sport's hushed etiquette — where applause comes in bursts and conversations pause during rallies — doesn't exactly lend itself to rowdy group outings. Instead, it's quietly become a haven for a growing breed of sports fans: the solo spectator. Read More Introducing The Aughts Effect Join us in celebrating Popsugar's 20th birthday with a nostalgic anniversary issue, featuring cover stars Daniella Monet, Monique Coleman, Sabrina Bryan, and Tahj Mowry. What "Sterling Point" Gets Right About Girlhood I'm not Team Rory or Team Ellis — I'm Team Annie and Ramona.  READ MORE → These Parents Are Romanticizing Weeknights (Yes, It's Possible) Here's how to avoid the Monday-to-Friday grind.  READ MORE → Keke Palmer's Must Haves, From a Fabletics Set to a $26 Moisturizer Shop Palmer's must-have products for her morning routine, Pilates workouts, and everything in between. READ MORE → PS . . . Before you go, here are a few more stories from PS that you might enjoy.  Did you miss Popsugar's birthday last week? No worries, here's an inside look at the Y2K-themed event.  In case you needed another reason to love Hilary Duff, she may be Hollywood's best ex . . . ever? Shop PS Fitness Gear at Walmart Discover our dream lineup of affordable fitness products — designed to make taking care of yourself simpler and more joyful. Now available at Walmart, in stores and online. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.