Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has embraced President Donald Trump's planned appearance at tomorrow's US Open final, declaring it "great for tennis" and a boost for the sport's profile.
The 22-year-old, who secured his place in the championship match with a commanding straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic on Friday, expressed enthusiasm about performing before the American president.
"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," Alcaraz stated following his semi-final triumph.
The United States Tennis Association confirmed Trump will watch from a corporate suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Carlos Alcaraz said Donald Trump's appearance would be 'great for tennis'
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Trump's appearance represents his first visit to Flushing Meadows in ten years, having been a regular spectator before entering politics.
The Trump Organization previously held a suite beside the broadcast booth but relinquished it in 2017 during his initial White House term.
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His return marks the first attendance by a sitting president in a quarter-century, when Bill Clinton watched the women's final in 2000.
The president has made numerous sporting appearances throughout 2025.
They include the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Daytona 500 in Florida, and UFC events in Miami and Newark.
Carlos Alcaraz was in magnificent form as he dispatched Novak Djokovic in three sets on Friday night
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He notably attended July's FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, where he presented the trophy to Chelsea.
Alcaraz advanced to the championship match without surrendering a single set throughout the tournament, becoming the first player to achieve this feat since Roger Federer accomplished it in 2015.
The Spaniard, who captured his maiden US Open crown as a teenager in 2022, seeks his third title at Flushing Meadows and sixth Grand Slam overall.
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His opponent will be Italy's Jannik Sinner, the defending champion who overcame an injury concern to defeat Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime in four sets.
The final represents the third consecutive Grand Slam decider between the rivals, with Alcaraz triumphing at the French Open before Sinner claimed victory at Wimbledon in July.
Despite the high-profile attendance, Alcaraz remains determined to maintain his concentration on the match itself.
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"For me, playing in front of him... I will try not to think about it. I don't want myself to be nervous because of it," the Spaniard explained.
He emphasised that whilst the presidential presence adds significance to the occasion, his primary objective remains unchanged.
Jannik Sinner awaits Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final
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"But on Sunday, my job is to play my best tennis and not let anything else get in the way," Alcaraz affirmed.
The world number three currently holds five Grand Slam titles, whilst Sinner has captured four major championships as the pair continue their dominance of men's tennis.