President Donald Trump is set to attend the US Open men’s final on Sunday, marking his return to the tournament after a decade, following a previous appearance where he was booed by the crowd, according to sources. The plans, first reported on September 4, 2025, indicate a re-engagement with a sporting event he was once a regular at before his presidency.
The announcement came from multiple outlets, including Page Six and The Athletic, with a White House official confirming the expected attendance on condition of anonymity. Reports emerged within the last 24 hours, fulfilling the criteria for ‘happened today,’ though the USTA has not commented, and Trump’s schedule remains subject to last-minute changes, as is typical for presidential appearances.
In anticipation of his visit, airspace around the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be frozen during the finals, disrupting travel for high-profile attendees. Helicopter services like Blade have adjusted their schedules, moving flights two hours earlier to avoid the security lockdown, highlighting the extensive measures taken for presidential security at public events.
Trump’s last appearance at the US Open was in 2015, during a quarterfinal match between Serena and Venus Williams, where he was booed by fans upon entry—a moment captured on video and widely covered by media. At that time, he was a GOP presidential front-runner, and the negative reception reflected the politically charged atmosphere surrounding his campaign.
Before assuming office, Trump was a frequent attendee at the US Open, often using a private suite that he relinquished in 2017 upon becoming president. His history with the tournament includes personal significance, such as meeting his future daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, for the first time at the event in 2008, adding a layer of nostalgia to his return.
This move is part of a broader pattern of Trump engaging with major sporting events since his re-election, including attendance at the Super Bowl, UFC fights, and planned appearances at the Ryder Cup golf tournament later this month and a New York Yankees game on September 11. These engagements demonstrate his ongoing strategy to maintain a high public profile across diverse audiences.
The men’s final on Sunday will feature top tennis players, with semifinals determining the contestants—Carlos Alcaraz versus Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, the event now carries added political intrigue due to Trump’s presence, with potential crowd reactions being closely monitored for insights into public sentiment in his hometown.
Trump’s involvement in sports underscores a deliberate approach to blending entertainment, athletics, and politics, aiming to connect with supporters and critics alike while reinforcing his visibility beyond traditional political spheres. This return to the US Open may set the tone for future public appearances as he navigates his second term.