President Trump on Sunday arrived at the US Open in Queens to watch the men’s tennis finals.
The president strolled into a suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium before the men’s singles championship match was due to kick off at 2:30 p.m.
He was greeted by cheers in the luxury seats around his box as he entered.
President Donald Trump waves as he arrives to attend the US Open men’s singles final tennis match between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner on Sept. 7, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
The stadium heightened security ahead of the president’s arrival. REUTERS
Trump then emerged briefly to greet those in the stadium, waving and clapping, and was met by a mixed roar of cheers and boos.
He was joined by several members of his administration, including US Attorney General Pam Bondi, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, US Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt arrive at the US Open Sunday. AFP via Getty Images
Trump was spotted with Rolex CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour ahead of the match. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Trump saluting during the national anthem at the men’s singles final. Getty Images
Trump’s appearance at the showdown between tennis aces Janik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz stirred up controversy even before he set foot in the stadium.
The United States Tennis Association had advised broadcasters not to televise any boos or cheers he might receive from the crowd, prompting critics to rip the move.
“We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity, including ENG (Electronic News Gathering) coverage,” the USTA advised.
Trump was joined by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and his granddaughter Arabella Kushner. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Trump seated next to the US Open championship trophy. REUTERS
Long lines of spectators waiting to enter the US Open Tennis Tournament ahead of President Donald Trump’s arrival Sunday , Sept. 7, 2025. NY Post/Annie Wermiel
Fans going through metal detectors to enter Arthur Ashe Stadium for the final. Annie Wermiel/NY Post
Trump was heavily booed at his last US Open appearance in 2015.
The president’s attendance at this year’s final caused massive lines and backups as attendees were forced to wade through rigorous security screenings.
“These lines are outrageous,” said 27-year-old Dino Romeo, who traveled from California for the match and told The Post he was “indifferent” about the president’s attendance.
Another tennis fan said, “I think it’s an inconvenience to the fans.”
But her boyfriend was all for Trump’s appearance.
“I think it’s great,” he said.