The U.S. Open held its gala opening night on Monday, and the sporty occasion received some serious star power with a performance by Shania Twain, who took to Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens to perform a medley of her past hits and a few new songs from her upcoming album.
Twain, who is gearing up to release her fifth studio album, Now, on Sept. 29, was also celebrating her 52nd birthday on the day.
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“Thank you to @USOpen for letting me serve up hits at the opening ceremony,” the star tweeted after her performance. “And a big thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday.”
Fans loved her medley, which included old favorites like “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” as well as new offerings including “Life’s About to Get Good” and “Swingin’ With My Eyes Closed,” sharing their excitement on social media.
@ShaniaTwain your US open concert was epic. Got the 90’s feels. #legend
— June (@JuneMitchels) August 30, 2017
@ShaniaTwain Amazing performance at the US Open! This costume was so sexy and classy. Innately you! Can’t wait for the #ShaniaNOW tour! 😍😘🤗 pic.twitter.com/NQXReGVpXG
— Alicia Peaker (@superstarleash) August 29, 2017
As if the US Open wasn’t cool enough already…. they have SHANIA TWAIN PERFORMING😍🎾#blessed
— Hannah Hesterman (@hannahesterman) August 28, 2017
Shania Twain killing it opening the US open! #NiceVisor pic.twitter.com/DjQv7BZ1mc
— Kelli (@Insideout98) August 28, 2017
Twain also had some famous fans in the crowd, with composer Lin-Manuel sharing an adorable tweet of himself and his wife watching Twain perform.
Me: V, I’m warning you, if @ShaniaTwain starts singing ‘So Glad We Made It’ it’s going to get very romantical up in here
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 28, 2017
Shania: 🎶… pic.twitter.com/6ne8TCNsa9
“Love this,” Twain responded.
Photo Credit: Twitter / @ShaniaTwain
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