President Donald Trump will attend the U.S. Open men’s final on Sunday, a White House official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday night. The men’s final will take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, in the Queens section of New York City. The participants are yet to be determined, with no American men expected to reach the final after Taylor Fritz was eliminated earlier in the tournament. The semifinal matchups have been set, with Novak Djokovic facing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner taking on Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Trump’s attendance at the U.S. Open is part of a long-standing pattern of his presence at major sporting events. He has been a spectator at the tournament multiple times, including in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015, when he was running for president. His wife, Melania Trump, was also present in 2015, with photos showing John McEnroe shaking Trump’s hand. The president’s interest in sports is well-documented, as he has also attended UFC fights in 2024 and a Pittsburgh Steelers game while on the campaign trail.
Trump’s sports schedule continues to expand, with upcoming events including the New York Yankees’ game on the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Ryder Cup at the end of the month, and several other high-profile matches. His presence at these events reflects a strategic engagement with sports as a means of public outreach and entertainment. While the financial impact of his attendance is minimal, the move underscores his ongoing involvement in the sporting world and the use of such events to maintain a public engagement.