Donald Trump will attend the men’s US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, marking his first visit to the tournament since a rocky reception in 2015.
The White House confirmed Donald Trump plans to attend the US Open final earlier this week, putting the spotlight firmly on New York for a political cameo alongside a blockbuster final.
According to the Associated Press, Trump plans to watch from the Rolex suite while organisers adjust logistics around his visit.
Separately, outlet reports note restricted airspace and adjusted helicopter schedules for corporate guests shuttling to Flushing Meadows.
Trump has also pencilled in another New York sports date this month. He says he’ll attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on tournament Friday.
The last time Trump walked into Arthur Ashe, Serena Williams was playing Venus, and the crowd let him know what they thought.
Fans booed Trump as he entered in 2015, a clip that still circulates online and now frames Sunday’s return to his hometown slam.
Sincaraz rivalry renewed
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet for a third straight Grand Slam final this season, a milestone no men’s duo in the Open era has hit before.
Their rivalry now defines the sport’s new landscape, and a result here could swing the No.1 conversation again.
Sinner defended his Australian Open crown, Alcaraz roared back at Roland Garros, and Sinner replied on the grass at Wimbledon.
New York completes the trilogy, with both players arriving in peak form and with enough shared history to fill a highlight reel.
Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET, with ESPN carrying the match to a massive audience that extends well beyond tennis die-hards.
The premiere slot only amplifies the political theatre around the afternoon, even as the main event remains the sport’s most compelling rivalry.
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