President Donald Trump will attend the US Open men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on Sunday, watching from Rolex’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium, according to a report from Associated Press. This information was shared by an anonymous source familiar with the arrangements.The website Bounces was the first to report about the Rolex suite invitation. Presidential attendance at the US Open is uncommon, with Bill Clinton being the last sitting president to attend in 2000.This marks Trump’s first appearance at the New York Grand Slam tournament since 2015, before his presidential campaign. He will be attending as a guest of the Swiss watchmaker.The timing of Trump’s acceptance of Rolex’s suite invitation is significant, following his administration’s recent implementation of a 39% tariff on Swiss products. This tariff is substantially higher than those imposed on exports from the European Union and Britain to the United States.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
The championship match between top-ranked Jannik Sinner and second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz adds to Trump’s recent appearances at major sporting events. He has attended the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, UFC fights, NCAA wrestling championships, and the FIFA Club World Cup final.“Our policy is to regularly ask our broadcasters to refrain from showcasing off-court disruptions,” said the US Tennis Association, which is why ABC’s broadcast of Sunday’s match may not show any potential protests that occur during the event. Trump was a regular attendee at the US Open before his political career, when he resided in New York. Currently, Trump primarily splits his time between his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, and Washington. The Trump Organisation previously had its own suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, next to the broadcasting booth, but discontinued its use in 2017. Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama were present at the tournament’s opening night in 2023.
