Our Favorite Nails From the 2024 U.S. Open Are a Lesson in the Subtle Serve

Photo credit: Getty Images / Robert Prange

The 2024 U.S. Open has inspired us thus far with tennis hacks, athlete self-care tips, and tennis-core style. But it’s not stopping there: this year’s athletes have also served up manicures that have caught our attention. Although most players keep their nails short (likely for better grip), this didn’t stop them from playing around with bright colors, neutrals, and simple art, from Coco Gauff’s electric blue manicure to Elena-Gabriela Ruse’s French tips. Here, we rounded up our favorite nail looks on the court (so far)—check them out ahead.

Cocoa Gauff Serving Blue

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates defeating Tatjana Maria of Germany in the second round on Day 3 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2024 in New York City (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Image / Robert Prange

 

Who: Coco Gauff

US Tennis Player Coco Gauff wore an electric blue manicure to the games, playing off of Team US’s neon yellow and deep blue colors. The teal-hued manicure also matches her racket of the same color and reflects everything we love about her style on and off the court: it’s both playful and cool.

Get the Look: A bright blue-green color like OPI I’m Yacht Leaving is perfect for recreating the look.

Marta Kostyuk Nailed Neutral

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 26: Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine looks on after a point against McCartney Kessler of the United States during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Images / Sarah Stier

Who: Marta Kostyuk

We love this oval-shaped mani on Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk. It’s simple and neutral and goes with every tennis outfit set or racket. We also love that it’s timeless, honoring the refined legacy of the U.S. Open games.

Get the Look: Gucci Glossy Nail Polish in Ellen Blush is the perfect shiny nude pink to replicate a similar look.

Aryna Sabalenka's Bold Neon Tips

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Three of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Images / Luke Hales

Who: Aryna Sabalenka

Go big or go home is the vibe we’re getting from Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka’s neon nail look. It’s a bright neon orange polish with red undertones that’s bold, and we love it paired with her neon colorblocked set.

Get the Look: A hot neon orange polish like the Nails Inc. Naked in Neon Polish in Orange is a perfect match (pun intended) for this look.

McCartney Kessler Rocking Hot Pink Tips

Who: McCartney Kessler

US tennis player McCartney Kessler wore hot pink polish to the games and a longer nail length style. The warm-toned pink serves as a nice contrast to the Team US colors.

Get the Look: We love Londontown Berry Punch for recreating this look.

Viktoriya Tomova Picked Light Lavender

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 26: Viktoriya Tomova of Bulgaria returns against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 26, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Images / Jamie Squire

Who: Viktoriya Tomova

Bulgarian tennis player Viktoriya Tomova wore icey lavender polish to the U.S. Open games. The pretty-in-purple look matched the grip of her racket and gave off a super glossy and spirited finish.

Get the Look: ILNP Butterflies is the perfect milky lavender for getting a similar look.

Jasmine Paolini's Light Pink Set

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her women's singles first round match against Canada's Bianca Andreescu on day two of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 27, 2024. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Images / KENA BETANCUR/AFP

Who: Jasmine Paolini

Another pastel nail set we loved was Italian tennis player Jasmine Paolini’s light pink mani. It’s a creamy light pink that reads almost white and matches her racket’s grip perfectly.

Get the Look: To get the look, opt for a creamy white-pink polish like Olive&June GH.

Sofia Kenin's Racket-Matched Mani

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 06: Sofia Kenin of the United States in action against Yafan Wang of China in the first round on Day 1 of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Images / Robert Prange

Who: Sofia Kenin

US tennis player Sofia Kenin also paired her mani with her racket with a gorgeous sea-blue color. This blue hue is bright and eye-catching, with a neon-like finish.

Get the Look: Nails Inc. Neon Lite Polish in Seabright Street is the perfect color for recreating the look.

Elena Gabriela Ruse's French Tipped Forehand

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania celebrates after defeating Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic during their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Three of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Photo credit: Getty Images / Jamie Squire

Who: Elena Gabriela Ruse

Romanian tennis player Elena-Gabriela Ruse opted for a classic French tip nail look for this year’s U.S. Open. A natural pinky-neutral polish sits at the base of her nails, with a bright white stripe on the tips.

Get the Look: The Essie Ballet French Manicure Kit has the ultimate duo for the look.

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