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PHOTOS: What is cooking at the US Open?

August 26, 2013 10:54 IST
Tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska and Chef Donald Moore attend the 14th Annual BNP Paribas Taste Of Tennis at New York Hotel

Taste of Tennis acted as a kick-off to the US Open. The tennis stars were present in their glamorous outfits and tried their culinary skills.

We present the other side of the players.

Agnieszka Radwanska agreed that the weather in the US did wonders to her and, therefore, during 'Taste of Tennis' decided to treat herself.

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Tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska

The treat was sweet and delicious. And this hot Polish star’s presence at the cheesecake stall made it the most sought after outlet.

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Chef Marcus Samuelsson pose with Tennis Players Venus Williams (right) and Serena Williams

The Williams’ sisters are busy during the US Open.

Defending champion Serena Williams and elder sister Venus tried their hand at cooking during the event.

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Venus Williams and Serena Williams

The 31-year-old Venus giggled and teased her sister. They were joined by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson in a cooking demonstration.

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Ana Ivanovic

Ana Ivanovic made a striking presence at the event.

The 2008 French Open champion made heads turn with her ruby lips!

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Ana Ivanovic poses with Chef Taku Sato

When it came to choice of food, this Serbian beauty straightaway headed to the sushi counter.

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Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka, for apparent reasons, was seen near the music box rather than the food counters.

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Victoria Azarenka

The Belarusian is dating LMFAO's – Redfoo.

Her love for music is acquired or inbuilt but no one was complaining… can we say courtesy musician boyfriend?

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Jelena Jankovic

The other Serbian beauty Jelena Jankovic also hit the green carpet before the event.

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Chef John Mitchell and tennis player Jelena Jankovic

Jankovic also promoted culinary delights.

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Janko Tipsarevic

Before a tournament, the players seem to get busier.

Most of them try not to use up too much energy. Janko Tipsarevic, though, is an exception.

PHOTOS: What is cooking at the US Open?

August 26, 2013 10:54 IST
Janko Tipsarevic

Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic pleased the judges with his bartending skills.