As the US Open heads into its thrilling finals, with Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka vying for the women’s title and Carlos Alcaraz facing Jannik Sinner for the men’s trophy, the real attention isn’t just on the court. A tiny fan has captured hearts and stolen the spotlight, becoming the viral sensation of the tournament and captivating fans worldwide.
The little star is a 9-month-old baby, charming everyone at the US Open as they toddle around the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, capturing the attention of both spectators and the top tennis players competing in the tournament.
9-Month-Old Baby Steals the Spotlight at the US Open
Without a doubt, little Stella Wagley from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has captured the hearts of fans and players alike throughout the US Open. Since her first appearance on August 28-29, the 9-month-old has been stealing the spotlight and becoming the tournament’s most adorable sensation.
Since her debut at the US Open, little Stella Wagley went viral after a video showed her receiving autographs from 11 tennis stars, including Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and John McEnroe, amassing over 2.5 million views.
Surprisingly, instead of a traditional autograph book, little Stella Wagley collected signatures in a tiny helmet, turning heads and charming fans with this unique and playful twist on tennis memorabilia. Her creative approach quickly went viral, with fans and players alike praising her for turning a simple helmet into a one-of-a-kind collector’s item.
The voice from Stella’s mom.
Stella’s mother, Katherina Buck, shared, “My favorite part about it was seeing everyone’s absolute genuine reaction. Nobody knew they were going to see a baby in a helmet,” highlighting the surprise and delight of the players and fans alike.
The autograph session kicked off with US Open finalist and world No. 2, Carlos Alcaraz, and quickly drew a line of tennis stars, including legendary John McEnroe, a four-time US Open champion.
Katherina added that Stella had just started wearing a cranial remodeling helmet to help guide the growth in specific areas of her head, making the autograph-filled helmet both practical and adorable.
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