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Blanco Brown, Novak Djokovic headline U.S. Open Kids Day

Day Thirteen: The Championships - Wimbledon 2019

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic (SRB) during his match against Roger Federer (SUI) in their Gentleman’s Singles Final match during Day 13 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK -- The “Git Up Challenge” is coming to Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, courtesy of Blanco Brown.

The country star, who’s had big success with the song “The Git Up,” will be among the celebrities and athletes headlining the 24th annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the U.S. Open later this month. The event is held the weekend before the tennis tournament begins, and it will air Aug. 25 on ABC.

Others scheduled to participate include “The Lion King” star JD McCrary, singers Ava Max and Meg Donnelly, as well as reigning U.S. Open’s men’s champion Novak Djokovic, former champion Rafael Nadal and former women’s champ Sloane Stephens.