The singer and former American Idol winner looked stunning in a tight crocheted dress

Her father, Phillippi Sparks, was a defensive back in the NFL. The cornerback played nine years in the NFL and eight years with the New York Giants before ending his career with the Dallas Cowboys.Since her rise to fame five years ago, Sparks has lost an impressive 50lbs.And recently she admitted that the process wasn't easy.It's a date: Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria Thomas were among the celebrity guests who watched Belgium's Kim Clijsters play against U.S. Victoria Duval during the women's first round
Jordin Sparks lit up the stage tonight as she made a stunning turn at the opening ceremony for the U.S. Open.The 22-year-old singer took a turn in a form-fitting crocheted La Femme 17058 White Strapless Sequin Embellished Evening Gown dress - which displayed her newly-trim figure.Sparks lent her stunning vocals to kick-off the tennis tournament, performing the National Anthem to the packed out crowd.

Off with a bang! Jordin Sparks took centre stage at the U.S. Open tennis tournament opening ceremony tonight in New YorkCelebrity guests included Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Thomas, as well as actor Stanley Tucci.Jordin, who won American Idol as a teenager back in 2007, also sang a track from her new movie Sparkle, in which she stars with the late Whitney Houston.Houston appeared at the 1997 grand opening of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main court at the U.S. Open, singing One Moment in Time.
Stanley Tucci and new wife Felicity Blunt and, right Alec and Hilaria, right, strike a poseIn an interview with Rebdbook magazine, the singer said there is no magic way to losing the pounds.'My whole journey has been about self-acceptance,' she said.'There’s no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way— diet and exercise and stick to it— and be able to do it at your own pace. 'Everyone has their own thing.'
Jordin has performed the National Anthem at various NFL stadiums.  Legs on show: The singer and former American Idol winner looked stunning in a tight crocheted cheap la femme dresses as she performed at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis CentreCaptive crowd: Fireworks went off during the opening ceremony as the packed out crowed watched from their seatsA year after winning Idol, she performed the song at the Super Bowl to a mass TV audience. (Source: www.DesignerDressesMall.com)