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U.S. Open welcomes Trump's advocacy for stricter security measures

Donald Trump, the U.S. President, is slated to attend the men's final of the U.S. Open. Consequently, the Secret Service is carrying out rigorous security screenings at entry points, leading to a delayed start for the match.

U.S. Open features stricter security measures due to Trump's attendance
U.S. Open features stricter security measures due to Trump's attendance

U.S. Open welcomes Trump's advocacy for stricter security measures

During the US Open tennis tournament in New York, organizers implemented heightened security measures to ensure safety and manage crowd control during US President Donald Trump's visit.

The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home to the tournament, saw a significant increase in security personnel, with a contingent of the Secret Service deployed around the stadium. Visitors and media representatives were subjected to more thorough checks on the final day of the Grand Slam tournament.

Bags were inspected more carefully than before, and media representatives underwent additional screening by security personnel. The Arthur Ashe Stadium, which can accommodate nearly 24,000 spectators, was part of the enhanced security measures.

These precautions led to long wait times for spectators, but the organizers moved the men's final to accommodate time for spectators to take their seats. The final between Italian Jannik Sinner and Spanish Carlos Alcaraz was rescheduled to start at 20.30 CEST (14.30 local time) instead of 20.00 CEST (14.00 local time).

In addition to the physical security measures, a consent is required to display video content from Glomex, which may store or retrieve information on your device and collect and process your personal data, even in countries outside the EU with a lower level of data protection. The consent for displaying the video content from Glomex is valid for the current visit to the site, but can be withdrawn during this time using the slider.

However, it's important to note that the privacy notice for the site does not provide any new information about the men's final or the reason for the rescheduling. Similarly, it does not mention any new facts about the enhanced security measures at the US Open, such as the deployment of the Secret Service or the thorough checks on visitors and media representatives.

In conclusion, the US Open tennis tournament in New York saw enhanced security measures due to Donald Trump's visit. These measures included increased Secret Service presence, more thorough bag checks, and additional screening for visitors and media representatives. The men's final was rescheduled to accommodate time for spectators to take their seats, and a consent is required to display video content from Glomex.

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