Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Donald Trump's presence delays US Open final

The 2025 US Open men's final between World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz began later than planned on Sunday, after security measures were heightened to accommodate President Donald Trump's arrival at Flushing Meadows.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The match, initially scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT, was delayed by 30 minutes, with the U.S. Tennis Association announcing that the start time was pushed to 2:30 p.m. to “ensure that fans have additional time to get to their seats.” Extra layers of checks were required at both the grounds and the Arthur Ashe Stadium entrances.Trump, waving from a stadium suite, was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos from spectators who had gathered early.

His presence marked the first time a sitting US President attended the US Open since Bill Clinton in 2000, underscoring the magnitude of the occasion.

While the spotlight was briefly diverted to politics, the focus soon shifted back to a historic tennis rivalry. Sinner, 24, entered the match seeking to defend his crown and become the first repeat men's champion in New York since Roger Federer's five-year reign from 2004 to 2008.

He was also bidding for a third Slam title of 2025 after triumphs at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.Across the net, Alcaraz, 22, aimed to secure his sixth career Grand Slam and second of the season, having won the French Open earlier this year. Their clash represented the first time in tennis history that the same two men have met in three consecutive Grand Slam finals within a single season.For all its sporting stakes, however, the 2025 US Open final will also be remembered for Trump's headline-grabbing presence, which added an extraordinary political dimension to a marquee sporting event.