In brief
Donald Trump will attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday, his first visit to the event since 2015. Having been absent from the tournament during his presidency, Trump is expected to draw significant attention as the finalists are determined. The event is notable as no American players will compete in the final. Trump’s connection to the US Open is highlighted by his past visits and the current high-profile matches leading up to the final.
Donald Trump will attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday in what will be his first visit to the Grand Slam tennis event since 2015.
Trump, who was re-elected in 2024 for a second term in office, has not been to the New York City tournament since he first came to power in 2016.
He had previously visited Flushing Meadows on several occasions before being joined by wife Melania on his last visit a decade ago.
A White House official confirmed to the BBC that the president was expected to attend.
In 2015, Trump was greeted by American six-time major champion John McEnroe as he watched from a hospitality area.
Trump, 79, was born in the Queens borough of New York City where the Grand Slam tournament is held.
No American players will compete in the men's final, which starts at 14:00 (19:00 BST) on Sunday.
The finalists will be decided by Friday's last-four matches, when Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, followed by Italy's Jannik Sinner against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.
