"The Star-Spangled Banner" was only announced for the opening night
(FOX NEWS) – The US Open men’s and women’s singles finals did not appear to feature “The Star-Spangled Banner” over the weekend, as Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff won titles in their categories.
Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to pick up the first Grand Slam title of her career. Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3. However, before the matches started, the American national anthem was missing from the tournament held at Flushing Meadows in New York City.
US Open organizers announced back on Aug. 27 that “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” would be performed before the men’s singles championship. “America the Beautiful” was also announced for the women’s singles championship.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was only announced for the opening night. Pranysqa Mishra, a talented 9-year-old singer who has performed at various other sporting events, sang the national anthem on the first night.
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