He still loves his hometown. President Donald Trump will make a rare appearance at the US Open men’s singles final on Sunday, September 7, 2025, where he is set to watch the action from the exclusive Rolex suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This marks Trump’s first visit to the Grand Slam tournament in New York since 2015, before the launch of his presidential campaign.
Trump will be a guest of the Swiss luxury brand Rolex, a notable move given his administration’s recent imposition of a 39% tariff on Swiss goods, writes The Associated Press.
The final will feature a fierce contest between No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner and No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz, who are meeting for the third consecutive Grand Slam final. Trump’s presence is expected to spark additional attention, particularly as the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) has warned broadcasters, including ABC, to avoid airing off-court disruptions, which could include crowd reactions to the former president.
This visit to the US Open is just the latest in a series of high-profile sporting events Trump has attended during his second term, which also includes the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Daytona 500 in Florida, UFC fights in Miami and Newark, the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia, and the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey. These events have drawn a stark contrast to his more typical policy-driven trips, reflecting his preference for public visibility.
As a New York native, Trump was a frequent attendee at the US Open long before his political career. The Trump Organization once maintained a suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, situated near the broadcast booth, but relinquished the space in 2017 during his first term. Trump now divides his time between Washington and his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
A sitting president’s attendance at the US Open is a rare event, with the last such instance occurring in 2000 when President Bill Clinton attended. More recently, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance at the tournament’s opening night in 2023.
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