President Donald Trump will attend Saturday’s U.S. Open men’s final in New York City, where No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. The matchup pits two rising stars against each other, with Alcaraz having recently defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the semifinals. Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, praised both players as “the best in the world right now,” highlighting their dominance in recent tournaments.
Sinner and Alcaraz have split the past eight major titles, with Sinner holding four Grand Slam victories and Alcaraz securing five. The No. 1 ranking will be at stake in Sunday’s match, which Trump plans to witness from a corporate suite inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed Trump’s attendance, marking his return to the event after years of political service.
Alcaraz, who previously defeated Sinner at the French Open and lost to him at Wimbledon, described Trump’s presence as “great for tennis” but emphasized focusing on the competition. Sinner, aiming to become the first repeat men’s champion in New York since Roger Federer’s five consecutive titles from 2004 to 2008, entered the tournament as a favorite. Odds from ESPN BET listed Sinner at -125 and Alcaraz at +100, with Alcaraz drawing more tickets in the future market.
Trump has made several high-profile sporting appearances this year, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, UFC events, and the FIFA Club World Cup final. His attendance at the U.S. Open will be the first by a sitting president in 25 years, since Bill Clinton viewed the women’s final in 2000. Alcaraz, who reached the U.S. Open final without dropping a set for the first time since 2015, reiterated his focus on the match despite the political attention surrounding Trump’s presence.