President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2025 US Open men’s singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. In response to the 79-year-old’s planned visit to Flushing Meadows, tournament organizers have reportedly asked broadcasters to censor any protests or negative reactions from the crowd.
What Did the US Open Organizers Request From Broadcasters Ahead of the Final?
Trump has a history of attending US Open matches, previously watching from his personal suite near the television broadcasting booth at Arthur Ashe Stadium. He relinquished this suite in 2017, his first year as president.
This visit will mark his first return to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center since 2015, when he attended a quarterfinal match between Serena and Venus Williams.
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Interestingly, Trump’s attendance at this year’s tournament is not at the request of the US Open itself. Instead, he will be a guest of Rolex, a luxury Swiss watchmaker and one of the Grand Slam’s official partners, which has a suite inside the stadium.
According to a recent report from Bounces, an internal email from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) instructed broadcasters to avoid showing any potential disruptions. The memo specifically addressed coverage of Trump’s appearance.
“With respect to Broadcast Coverage, the President will be shown on the World Feed and the Ashe Court Feed during the opening anthem ceremony. We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity, including ENG [Electronic News Gathering] coverage,” read the email obtained by Bounces.
This situation adds context to his previous appearance at the US Open in 2015. At that time, Trump was the leading GOP presidential candidate. As he and his wife, Melania Trump, walked near the stadium entrance with members of the media, they were met with audible boos from the crowd.
US Open media were sent instructions for how to deal with the enhanced security on site for Trump’s expected first visit to the #USOpen in ten years… pic.twitter.com/GBWt3BHc3L
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 6, 2025
In addition to the broadcast request, the USTA issued an advisory to media members covering the event on-site, informing them of enhanced security measures for the men’s singles final.
