Before the U.S. Open men’s final, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) sent a memo to broadcasters requesting that they avoid showing crowd reactions to President Donald Trump’s attendance. The guidance asked networks to refrain from airing disruptions, protests, or audience responses during the event. Trump would be shown during the opening anthem ceremony, but further coverage of reactions was discouraged.
Concerns over censorship and public response
The decision drew criticism from commentators and fans, with some accusing the USTA of attempting to control the narrative. Many saw it as an effort to shield Trump from potential backlash, especially given past instances where he was booed at sporting events. The USTA defended the memo as a way to keep the focus on the match and avoid off-court distractions.
Trump’s return to the U.S. Open
This was Trump’s first visit to the tournament in ten years. He attended the final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as a guest of Rolex, watching from a sponsor suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. His previous appearance in 2015 had been met with loud boos, a moment that may have influenced the USTA’s cautious approach.
The broader implications for sports broadcasting
The incident raised questions about how sports organizations handle politically sensitive moments. While the USTA may have intended to preserve the event’s integrity, the move highlighted tensions between editorial control and public transparency. As sports continue to intersect with politics, decisions like this will likely face incre
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.2, the Spaniard has a 60-6 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where he ousted the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4
, the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3, the world no.34 Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-4 6-0, the world no.82 Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4, the world no.21 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4 and the world no.7 Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2.Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.
Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. The Spaniard got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
The Spaniard won 23 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)