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2012 US OPEN: Jordin Sparks Captivates As She Performs The National Anthem

Tuesday, August 28, 2012



In front of a 2012 US Open crowd that boasted a former and current New York City Mayors, celebrity guests such as Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Thomas, Stanley Tucci, Vogue Editor Anna Wintour and many more, Jordin Sparks, who won American Idol as a teenager in 2007, performed a riveting version of The Star Spangled Banner in front of an appreciative packed house.

The 22-year-old confidently walked out, took her place and belted out the song with no hesitation, as she has performed the Anthem on numerous prior occasions.

A year after winning Idol, she performed the song at the Super Bowl to a mass TV audience.

Her father, Phillippi Sparks, was a defensive back in the NFL. The cornerback played nine years in the NFL and eight years with the New York Giants before ending his career with the Dallas Cowboys.

Since her rise to fame five years ago, Sparks has lost an impressive 50lbs.

Photo by AP


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(PHOTOS) 2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day

Sunday, August 30, 2009

(l-r) Will Ferrell, Quudus, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams
Photo by: Philip Hall/usopen.org


Singer Jordin Sparks

Kids from various National Junior Tennis and Learning programs (NJTL) on court at the 2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day.
Photo by: Philip Hall/usopen.org

Former Miss USA Susie Castillo

Singer Mateo

One of the kids attending Arthur Ashe Kids Day Smash Zone.

Actor Kenan Thompson

James Blake

Will Ferrell as James Blake, hilarious.

Ana Ivanovic

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2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's 2009 Arthur Ashe Kids Day

US Open Kick-Off Event Set for Saturday, August 29


Kick off the 2009 US Open at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Saturday, August 29, 2009, and see your favorite tennis stars along with the latest music sensations together on one stage!

This year’s lineup is guaranteed to rock the house with some of today’s hot young new talent. Fans will see funnyman Will Ferrell and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks singing her new hit “Battlefield.” Also performing are rising star boy band Honor Society and Usher protégé Justin Bieber. Plus see exciting tennis matches and contests with former US Open champion Andy Roddick and additional superstar players. The popular tennis and music festival, which includes interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis clinics, will be hosted by television personalities Susie Castillo and Quddus.

Be a part of this fun-filled day of tennis!


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