Overview
- The title match between world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz started half an hour late to allow fans to clear enhanced screening, leaving many seats empty at first serve.
- When President Donald Trump was shown on the stadium screen during the national anthem, crowd response included both boos and applause.
- The Secret Service took command of security at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with tightened access and a temporary flight restriction while the president was on site.
- Hours before play, the USTA circulated a memo asking TV partners not to show protests or reactions related to the president’s attendance.
- ESPN/ABC signaled it would still show and note the president’s presence, while organizers characterized their guidance as routine.