Skip to content

Stadium crowd hears Donald Trump whistling amidst climactic match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

At the US Open final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, an unanticipated booing greeted the arrival of the American president, who made his return to Flushing Meadows after a decade, at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Stadium spectators catch Donald Trump whistling during Alcaraz and Sinner's final match
Stadium spectators catch Donald Trump whistling during Alcaraz and Sinner's final match

Stadium crowd hears Donald Trump whistling amidst climactic match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

In a highly anticipated event, Donald Trump made an appearance at the US Open final in Arthur Ashe Stadium. The former President's visit, facilitated by an invitation from Rolex, marked a decade since his heavy booing during the 2015 US Open quarter-finals featuring the Williams sisters.

Trump's initial appearance was met with boos that were largely drowned out by music. However, as the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner commenced, the boos resurfaced. The crowd, sparse during Trump's initial appearance, voiced their disapproval as Alcaraz won the first set with a score of 6-2.

Despite the boos, Trump received a mix of boos and applause during his appearances. His second appearance was during the playing of the American national anthem, and his third was after the match between Alcaraz and Sinner had begun.

The increased security around the stadium for Trump's visit delayed the start of the final by 30 minutes. Trump's presence during the match added an unexpected twist to the US Open final, further highlighting the polarising figure he remains in American politics.

The US Open final, amidst the political drama, continued with Alcaraz and Sinner battling it out on the court. The outcome of the match, as well as the crowd's reaction to Trump's presence, will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion in the days to come.

Read also: