Donald Trump is already inside Arthur Ashe Stadium ahead of the US Open men’s singles final. His presence has drawn attention as fans gather to witness the showdown between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. This marks his first visit to the tournament since 2015.
A High-Profile Guest in the Corporate Suite
Trump is attending the match as a guest of Rolex and is seated in the corporate suite. The stadium is buzzing with excitement, not only for the tennis but also for the appearance of the president. Organizers have taken steps to manage crowd reactions, with broadcasters asked to avoid airing any disruptions related to his presence.
Security Measures Heightened
Due to the president’s attendance, security has been significantly increased around the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Airport-style scanners and precautionary sweeps have been implemented to ensure the safety of all attendees. These measures are standard for events involving high-ranking officials.
Players React to Presidential Attendance
Carlos Alcaraz, one of the finalists, acknowledged the significance of playing in front of a world leader. He expressed appreciation for the support and emphasized his focus on the match, hoping not to be distracted by the high-profile audience. The atmosphere inside the stadium reflects a blend of sportsmanship and political visibility.
A Weekend of Sports and Appearances
Trump’s visit to the US Open is part of a broader schedule of sporting events he is attending this month. He is expected at Yankee Stadium and the Ryder Cup later in September, continuing a pattern of engaging with major public events across the country. His appearance at Arthur Ashe Stadium adds another layer of intrigue to an already thrilling final.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Jannik owns an overall 37-4 match record in 2025. Sinner is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where he bested the world no.89 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2
, the world no.36 Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2, the world no.29 Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3, the world no.24 Alexander Bublik 6-1 6-1 6-1, the world no.10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2 and the world no.27 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4.Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.
Jannik conquered 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The Italian got to the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).
Sinner won 21 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) after Beijing. The main draw will start on the 25th of September.
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.2, Alcaraz has managed to achieve a compiled 60-6 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is now having a run at the U.S. Open where he managed to beat 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 come up against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their actual head to head record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.
Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. The Spaniard was the runner-up 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)
He is also scheduled to play in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships) on the 24th of September and Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 1st of October.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 15 times. Their record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.