Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis sensation, is set to face Jannik Sinner in the highly anticipated US Open final. This match would be Alcaraz’s search for a sixth Grand Slam title and his third US Open win. Alcaraz already has the title under his belt as a teenager in 2022. Now, he’s gone on to become the first man to make the final without dropping a set since Roger Federer in 2015.
The grand final, scheduled for Sunday, is sure to be well followed. Fans will absolutely be there to watch the match as well as the appearance of Donald Trump. The former president will attend the event as a guest in a corporate suite inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. That’s quite a change from before his political career skyrocketed, when Trump was an inescapable presence at the US Open. So far this year, he has performed at nearly all of the big four North American sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Daytona 500.
With Trump’s attendance at the Us Open final, lots of on-court political drama is injected into the event. Even more remarkable in a city like New York, a host for so many history-making political moments. This will be Trump’s first appearance at the US Open since his presidency, marking a notable return, as it is the first by a sitting president in 25 years since Bill Clinton attended the women’s final in 2000.
Alcaraz expressed his thoughts on Trump’s attendance, stating, “I think that it is a privilege for the tournaments having the president from every country just to support the tournament, to support tennis, and to support the match.” Through all the fanfare, he said the real excitement is still in winning the tennis match. “On Sunday, my job is to play my best tennis and not let anything else get in the way,” Alcaraz noted.
Getting to the final was no simple task for Alcaraz. He earned his place by beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets Friday afternoon on Arthur Ashe Stadium. His win was an exhibition of his exceptional skills. It was hugely reaffirming in demonstrating he is up for the lengthier test to come against Sinner.
Anticipation for the matchup on Sunday is through the roof. Whether rooting for Alcaraz to repeat or hoping he thrives in an environment unlike any other that Trump’s return has forged, fans should be thrilled.