'The Star-Spangled Banner' missing from US Open finals

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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.

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A large American flag is displayed over the court as American operatic baritone Will Liverman performs "America The Beautiful" prior to the Men's Singles Final match between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev on Day Fourteen of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 10, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Elsa/Getty Images)

"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.

Cecile McLorin Salvant performed "America the Beautiful" on Saturday night as the American flag was unfurled across the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Will Liverman performed the song on Sunday night along with "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

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