India, Sept. 8 -- US President Donald Trump's appearance at the US Open 2025 men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner proved chaotic and forgettable. His visit prompted heightened security, resulting in long lines that caused many fans to miss the already delayed start of the match. Trump made a brief appearance from his suite around 45 minutes before the match, receiving a mix of cheers and boos in a largely empty Arthur Ashe Stadium. The unannounced visit was short enough that several spectators missed it entirely.

The U.S. Tennis Association delayed the start of the match by 30 minutes from its original 2 PM EDT slot.

Even when play began, thousands of fans were still far from the arena. Many said they were unprepared for...