"President Trump attended the U.S. Open men's tennis finals on Sunday in Rolex's luxury box, stepping out of the suite briefly for an on-camera appearance during the national anthem. He drew mixed cheers and boos from the half-empty stadium. Due to enhanced security for the president's attendance, many ticketholders stood in long lines outside the venue waiting to get in as the match began."
"Carlos Alcaraz of Spain emerged victorious over rival Italy's Jannik Sinner in four sets, winning his second U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens in New York City. Sunday's match was the third straight Grand Slam final between the two players and their 15th time facing one another since 2021. The pair dubbed "The New Two" or "Sincaraz" have gone back and forth in rankings."
President Trump attended the U.S. Open men's final in Rolex's luxury box, briefly appearing on camera during the national anthem and drawing mixed cheers and boos from a half-empty stadium. Enhanced security for his attendance caused many ticketholders to wait in long lines outside as the match began. Rolex CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour was photographed next to Trump. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second U.S. Open, earning $5 million and the No.1 ranking. The two have met repeatedly, including three straight Grand Slam finals. The U.S. Tennis Association advised broadcasters to avoid showcasing off-court disruptions.
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