President Donald J. Trump will attend the US Open Men’s Final on September 7, 2025, at Flushing Meadows, New York, as confirmed by a White House official to AFP on Friday. This marks Trump’s first appearance at the prestigious tennis championship since 2015, when he and his wife, Melania, faced boos from the crowd as a then-presidential candidate. The visit follows his attendance at major sporting events, including the NFL Super Bowl in February 2025 and the FIFA Club World Cup final in July 2025, reflecting his affinity for high-profile public outings during his second term.

The men’s final, set to feature the winners of Friday’s semi-finals—Serbia’s Novak Djokovic versus Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner versus Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime—promises a thrilling showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Trump’s presence as a sitting president is a rare occurrence, with the last instance being President Bill Clinton’s attendance at the 2000 women’s final, where he shared a cordial moment with Trump. Their friendly 2000 encounter contrasts with the subsequent rivalry that developed, particularly after Trump’s 2016 election victory over Hillary Clinton.

Trump’s 2025 US Open visit adds to his busy sports itinerary, which includes plans to attend the Ryder Cup’s opening day later in September and his enthusiastic promotion of the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. While Trump received a mixed reception at events like the FIFA Club World Cup final, his appearances at the Super Bowl and UFC bouts garnered warmer responses. As he returns to Flushing Meadows, a venue tied to his New York roots, all eyes will be on the crowd’s reaction to the polarizing leader amidst the excitement of the tennis finale.

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