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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.