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Simone Biles attended the US Open 2024 on September 4 to witness the showdown between Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula. A few hours after she visited the tournament, the gymnast shared her thoughts about the sport.
Biles recently concluded her Olympics campaign on August 11, where she grabbed a total of four medals, including three gold and one silver. She clinched her first gold in the women's artistic team all-around event and then won the other two golds in the individual all-around and vault events. The 27-year-old bagged a silver medal in the women's floor routine, where she was bested by Rebecca Andrade.
Days after her accomplishments in Paris, the gymnast made a stylish appearance at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch the quarter-final match between Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula. Pegula triumphed 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals.
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After witnessing the match, Biles took to her threads and opined:
"Tennis is such a classy sport."
Amid her visit on Day 10 of the US Open 2024, the gymnast disclosed that she was a fan of Iga Swiatek.
Simone Biles opened up about Iga Swiatek and the US Open 2024 atmosphere
In a conversation at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Simone Biles opened up about the atmosphere, stating that she and her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, were big fans of Iga Swiatek. She added that witnessing her play was a "blessing" for her.
"Oh my gosh! So far it’s been electric. It’s a lot quieter than I anticipated, but it’s an absolutely beautiful atmosphere," Biles said. "Me and my husband are such big fans of Iga Swiatek, so to come here and watch her work is just a blessing and an honour."
After her visit at the US Open, the gymnast also announced the big news of never performing one of the most difficult skills, the 'Yurchenko Double Pike'. She bid goodbye to the maneuver with a post on her social media.
Biles will now be seen performing and leading her team at the Gold Over America Tour, which will have its first stop at Oceanside, California, on September 16, 2024.
Simone Biles now has a total of 11 Olympic medals, of which seven are gold, two silver, and two are bronze.
