Serving up a comedy storm! Jason Biggs and Rainn Wilson chest bump and wrestle their way through an exhibition match against Chris Evert and Monica Seles

PUBLISHED: 14:22 EST, 6 September 2013 | UPDATED: 14:35 EST, 6 September 2013

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The tension is increasing as the biggest names in tennis move towards the semi finals of the U.S. Open.

But the crowds at Flushing Meadow got some welcome comic relief on Thursday night in the form of actors Jason Bigggs and Rainn Wilson who played an exhibition match against Monica Seles and Chris Evert.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the game was of an unpredictable nature, with Biggs and Wilson using rather unconventional tactics.

Game, set, match: Jason Biggs and Rainn Wilson fool around during an exhibition match at the U.S. Open on Thursday night

They pleased the crowd with their zealous celebrations, with Biggs running laps around the court, and Wilson dropping to his knees in rapture after on particularly win at the net.

The duo also celebrated one shot with a comical chest bump, much to the delight of the crowd.

Both stars arrived on court dressed in matching tennis whites with green and black trim, combined with seventies style striped headbands, tight white shorts and knee-length white socks.

Stay on your side of the net! At one point, the American Pie star had one leg balanced precariously over the net

Wrestling match: Rainn Wilson places his foot on a ballboy after wrestling him to the ground during the match

On your knees! Rainn looked to the heavens in celebrations after Biggs won a volley at the net

Unsurprisingly, Evert and Seles, who have a combined 27 Grand Slam titles between them, managed to defeat Wilson and Biggs, by three games to two.

The game was held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the WTA, and the achievement of equal prize money for men and women at the US Open along with the 1973 victory of Billie Jean King over Bobby Riggs.

There was even a smattering of celebrities in the crowd including an amused Sean Connery and Richard Branson.

Stretch for success: Jason and Rainn indulge in some comical exercises, much to opponents Monica Seles's and Chris Evert's amusement

Scoring an ace: Rainn helps Jason hold his leg for a pre-game stretch

Striking arrival: The two comic actors sported traditional tennis whites, teamed with matching headbands

Overpowered: The Office actor had the ball poor in hysterical laughter over his antics

Afterwards, Wilson seemed undeterred by the defeat, tweeting: 'The greatest night of tennis ever in all of recorded history.'

Despite the amateur status of her opponents, Evert seemed impressed by her opponents' prowess:

'So much fun last nite with Monica, Rainn,@JasonBiggs,' she tweeted. 'Jason- good playing and u r a big hit in our family!!!'

Let's shake on it: Jason exchanges a few comical words with his more experienced opponents at the net

Veterans: Monica Seles, left, and Chris Evert clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves on the court

Net manners: The match was played in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the WTA equal prize payout for men an women

Net manners: The match was played in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the WTA equal prize payout for men and women

A day earlier, Wilson had seemed more interested in his fashion choices, tweeting: 'Me & @JasonBiggs will be playing Chris Evert & Monica Seles at the @USOPentomorrow,' he tweeted. 'My shorts will be soooo tight!'

Biggs was a little nervous at the prospect of the match, tweeting: 'Look who's on Ashe doubles tomorrow. Those poor actors,' he tweeted. '@ChrissieEvert. No kidding. HELP.'

The American Pie star has largely been concentrating on television work since last year's fourth instalment in the teen franchise - American Reunion.

Show some restraint! Wilson has to stop Biggs leaping over the net

Let's hear that applause: Biggs soaks in the clapping from the delighted crowd

We win: Monica and Chrissie celebrated their expected victory over the comics

He has provided the voice of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and recently starring as Larry Bloom in Netflix series Orange is the New Black.

Meanwhile, Rainn's long running sitcom The Office ended earlier this year.

However, he reprised his character Dwight Schrute in one-off spin-off TV show The Farm.

Enjoying the fun: Richard Branson seemed to be having a great time watching the game, while Sean Connery even looked cheerful

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If you think that was a chest bump, you need to improve your knowledge of anatomy.

- trooper , Sa Kaeo, Thailand, 08/9/2013 01:37

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"A day earlier, Wilson had seemed more interested in his fashion choices, tweeting: 'Me & @JasonBiggs will be playing Chris Evert & Monica Seles at the @USOPentomorrow,' he tweeted. 'My shorts will be soooo tight!'" >>>>>>>>>> Guys, please tell me that interpreting Rainn's shorts-being-tight tweet as being "more interested in his fashion choices" was just you being cheeky and not oblivious.

- Katherine , Virginia, United States, 07/9/2013 18:15

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Richard Branson could work as Dog the Bounty Hunter's stunt double!

- MagpieBride , London, United Kingdom, 07/9/2013 17:45

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Sean Connery looks very tired.

- Badger , Reading, United Kingdom, 07/9/2013 17:04

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Jason is a real unhappy leftist. His Twitter feeds are full of cursing at conservatives. I don't get the hatred. Why antagonize a large percentage of the movie going public. It think Monica looks great. Sadly, it looks like not too many showed up for the high jinks.

- Luke Warmwater , Bayonet Point, 07/9/2013 15:40

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Oh man alive, Sean Connery is a legend. No need for age related comments - he's 83. He really is one of the greatest.

- Egil , london, United Kingdom, 07/9/2013 09:13

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Since when does Chris Evert go by Chrissie? - mlou1204 , Wis, United States, 07/9/2013 06:47 Since forever - try looking at her own Twitter account for eg!

- Susan , London, 07/9/2013 09:09

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Since when does Chris Evert go by Chrissie?

- mlou1204 , Wis, United States, 07/9/2013 06:47

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Rainn, what happened to you? You let yourself go...

- Bemused , Seattle, United States, 07/9/2013 05:01

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Seles looks older than Evert.

- Damo , Guangzhou, China, 07/9/2013 02:50

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