Michelle Obama Wears White For 'Let's Move!' At The U.S. Open (PHOTOS)

After going fancy for last night's Joint Session of Congress in that memorable Maria Pinto dress, Michelle Obama got sporty today at the U.S. Open.

In support of her "Let's Move!" campaign to get kids active, FLOTUS showed up at the U.S. Open tennis courts on Friday ready to, well, move. She hit around some balls with a group of kids, chatted with Serena Williams and even found some time to do some hula hoop!

Obama showed off some impressive moves, considering she didn't pick up tennis until later in life. She addressed a group of children, saying:

I grew up in the city, on the south side. And there were not a lot of tennis courts around. So I really didn’t get exposure to the sport until after law school, when I just sort of picked it up and started playing with some friends. And it’s the kind of sport that you just develop a passion for. And I’m not really good or anything like that -- that’s the beauty of tennis. You don’t have to be good to enjoy it, because I love the game and my skills are very questionable.

She didn't need to worry about her lack of skills. Not only did the crowd respond with laughter, but FLOTUS got to hang out with some tennis greats, including James Blake, Serena Williams and even Billie Jean King, who sat behind the First Lady as they took in a match later in the day.

Check out pics of Michelle putting her sporty gear to good use, as well as her bright orange outfit she wore during the match.

Comments

[angelavictoria5]

08:00 PM on 09/24/2011

I am so proud of our FLOTUS! She is not afraid of anything!

[Scott-Michael Anderson]

04:59 PM on 09/15/2011

I wish she would FLOTUS away on a GARBAGE scow!!!!!!

[Don Stalvino]

08:42 PM on 09/13/2011

She should stick to basketball.

[Burgess]

04:56 AM on 09/15/2011

Why?

[Pippo Rossi]

04:14 PM on 09/13/2011

There is a picture of the First Lady posing with a bunch of the kids who are part of the Let's Move campaign: none of them are white. What are they trying to communicate?

[Scott-Michael Anderson]

04:54 PM on 09/15/2011

“And Jackie Kennedy said that MLK was "Tricky" & "Terrible"­!!!!!!!”

[drlouise]

09:58 PM on 09/12/2011

She is such an amazing first lady. The pictures of her playing tennis were amazing! She is such a gem!

[Niasia]

12:57 PM on 09/12/2011

I just love our FLOTUS. A shining example to women and girls the world over.

[kndtloeser]

12:22 PM on 09/12/2011

I love our first lady. Beautiful, but more importantly, intellegent and a wonderful example of a person who represents what is good for our counry.

[Max Shaw]

12:11 PM on 09/12/2011

Its really cool to see how involved she is with everything. Its more than just putting on a show. She really cares about her projects.

[mariquita21]

02:10 AM on 09/12/2011

There is this picture that is at obama diary.com that is worth looking up.

I can't quite put into words how I felt when I saw it, everyone has their own way of interpreting what they see. In this photo there is an elder and there is First Lady Michelle with her arms around her as it appears the woman is sitting down. If you have ever had one question in your mind about how people feel towards Michelle Obama, this picture should erase any doubts you have ever had.

What I saw in this photograph was an elder who represented where we have been as a nation and the struggle to get there. What I saw in this photograph was our first lady of the white house that is black who represented where we are as a nation and how far we have come. The most beautiful thing I saw in this photograph was the absolute peace and serenity on the elders face. A look I have only witnessed a few times in my life. The elder is gently holding Sister Michelle's arms and you can just feel how she realizes their true strength and hope for this country.

This photograph is both poignant and powerful and for just those few moments in time neither one had to speak a word to relay that message to the whole world.

[Scott-Michael Anderson]

04:58 PM on 09/15/2011

“And Jackie Kennedy said that MLK was "Tricky" & "Terrible"­!!!!!!!” I wish this Michelle would just FLOTUS away like a hot air balloon that she is!!!!

[mariquita21]

03:14 PM on 09/24/2011

What does this comment have to do with OUR FIRST LADY playing tennis? You have used this same comment AD HOMINEM, and it is completely irrelevant to this article. Your comment is off topic.

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[mariquita21]

01:27 AM on 09/22/2011

MODERATORS.....THIS GODDAMN COMMENT IS OK WITH YOU!

[MamacitaOfLove]

12:10 AM on 09/12/2011

I adore this woman and Am so proud that we can call her our FLOTUS!

Go Michelle, Go! We love you!

[gettingitright]

08:54 PM on 09/11/2011

You are very silly and believe any hype. What happened to critical thinking? And why are you dredging up this foolishness three years later?

[youvegot2bkidding]

09:25 PM on 09/11/2011

Because the !d!ots have nothing else.

[Elmo Nellie]

09:52 PM on 09/11/2011

Oh. I agree. I hate silly hype.

I am all for critical thinking.

How long did she sit in that church? I don't think it was 20. I think it was less. I think Mr. O sat there for about 20. Pls share if this is wrong.

Weren't the little girls baptised by Rev. Wright?

Do you think the little girls were there when Rev Wright did the air hump whilst explaining about Bill riding dirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrty on Monica?

When the chickennnnnnnnnnnnnnnns were coming home to roooooooooooost!

I, agree. Critical thinking very important.

[mariquita21]

09:58 PM on 09/11/2011

You're ridiculous....you came here to make some nasty remarks about our first lady....

You are completely off topic with no intentions of discussing the article. Either stick to the guidelines or go somewhere else. If you don't like Michelle Obama don't come here.

Does that add up....

[simfony]

03:15 PM on 09/11/2011

I love the First Lady. Keep up the good work of promoting health!

[Duppy]

02:44 PM on 09/11/2011

she looks absolutely fabulous !

[larmarch5]

12:44 PM on 09/11/2011

For those of you who refuse to use big shots, here are the pics: http://theobamadiary.com/

[Quotidien]

09:38 AM on 09/11/2011

I'm voting for Michele Obama November 2012 !