Charlotte Invitational Highlights: Venus Williams brings flashy footwork, Andy Dalton schools Taylor Fritz

For the second consecutive year, the Spectrum Center brought the Charlotte Invitational to life.

Venus Williams and Taylor Fritz joined first-year participants Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe at the home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for the one-night event overseen by the Charlotte Sports Foundation. Keys and Tiafoe went on to seal their respective friendly contests on a fun-filled Thursday.

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A look at some of the moments that caught our attention:

That Queen V footwork

What followed was a sensational get by the legend.

Grandma Needs A Selfie

Props to this sign.

It’s Out But In But Out!

Madi had the support of her opponent on this electronic-line-call oddity. Jelena Ostapenko may be onto something...

‘Young Sparky’ wows the crowd

Isaac, sporting one awesome mohawk cut, brought the swagger after being invited by Big Foe to take the court when they crossed paths during a morning clinic.

Gordon Hayward hits a mean forehand

The former 14-year NBA star, who suited up for the Hornets from 2020-24, found out like Isaac before him that Tiafoe doesn't go easy for too long.

Fritz showed up by Andy Dalton

The Carolina Panthers quarterback let his one-handed backhand fly before the ATP's top-ranked American was unable to make his single-hander.