India, Sept. 12 -- Jalen Brunson once again showed why he is regarded as the "King of New York" after turning up at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the blockbuster US Open semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. The New York Knicks star was among the high-profile guests watching the all-American clash, sitting near former Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Brunson was also joined by teammate and close friend Josh Hart, who attended the match with his wife.

The packed crowd featured several other major celebrities, including Spike Lee, Rami Malek, Kevin Hart and Russell Wilson. Shelton, who was competing in one of the biggest matches of his career, admitted the star-studded atmosphere made it difficult to stay completely focused. The excitement...