President Donald Trump will attend the U.S. Open final in New York City on Saturday, where No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. The men’s championship match follows Alcaraz’s semifinal victory over 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, who labeled the two players as “the best in the world right now.”
Sinner and Alcaraz have dominated recent Grand Slam events, splitting the past eight titles and securing 10 of the last 13. Sinner enters the final with four career Slam wins, while Alcaraz has five. The No. 1 ranking will be decided Sunday, with Trump’s presence adding a high-profile dimension to the competition.
Alcaraz, who defeated Sinner at the French Open in June and lost to him at Wimbledon in July, called Trump’s attendance “great for tennis.” The 22-year-old Spaniard emphasized focusing on his goals despite the political attention. Meanwhile, Sinner expressed enthusiasm for the challenge, stating he thrives in high-stakes scenarios.
Odds from ESPN BET list Sinner as a -125 favorite against Alcaraz’s +100, with Alcaraz drawing more tickets in the future market. The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed Trump will be a guest in a corporate suite at Ashe Stadium. His return to the event marks the first sitting president appearance in 25 years, following Bill Clinton’s 2000 visit.
Trump has made several high-profile sporting appearances this year, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, and FIFA Club World Cup final. Alcaraz, who reached the U.S. Open final without dropping a set for the first time since 2015, remains focused on his tennis objectives despite the added scrutiny.
