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And she was psyched to be there On Saturday, August 29 th , the Arthur Ashe Stadium hosted the annual US Open Arthur Ashe Kids Day at Flushing Meadow Park. Kids from all around New York came to show off their tennis skills, watch their favorite tennis stars warm up against each other, and to just have a fun time in celebration for the US Open. At 1 pm, a private concert and kids day special event was held at the stadium with celebrities Shaun T and Brooke Taylor hosting. With DJ Alex Angelo and a group of teen dancers taking the court, this event started off hot and full of energy and was especially fun because Shaun T choreographed the routine performed. The first event of the afternoon was a skills contest where four teen tennis athletes took the court for a target practice game showing off both their fronthand and backhand. Afterwards, the cast of the national Broadway musical Annie sang the national anthem. Next, the American Authors came on stage to perform two of their biggest hits Best Day of my Life, and Go Big or Go Home. Then, Novak Djokovic came to the court and played against four young tennis stars ranging from ages 7-10. After their individual matches, the four kids teamed up with tennis professional, Madison Keys to take Djokovic down. Natalie La Rose then came on stage and performed her hit song Somebody. Read what she had to say about being apart of the event below! Q: Can you talk about what it is like for you to be at this event? A: Its very exciting. I know that this is a big deal and I am not from here, Im from Amsterdam, but I have been told that this is huge and I didnt know until I actually got here and now that Im seeing this, its pretty big and exciting and I am just very excited to be here. Q: Do you have a favorite tennis player? A: I love Serena Williams. She is the best. Q: All Around the World has been such a big hit, can you reflect on its success? A: Well, its still growing and I am excited for where it is going and I am very proud of the music Read more