Alcaraz shines at the US Open and becomes world No. 1
Trump delayed the US Open final; amidst boos and applause, Alcaraz defeated Sinner to claim her sixth Grand Slam title.
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The 2025 US Open men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was marked by controversy after the presence of US President Donald Trump caused delays in the start and divisions among the audience.
Security delays
The game, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., began almost 50 minutes late due to strict security controls at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Thousands of spectators were stuck in long lines, and some reported being unable to get into the game on time.
Mixed reactions
When Trump entered the venue, he was greeted with a mix of applause and boos. The organizers asked television networks to avoid showing audience reactions, although not all media outlets heeded the instruction.
The victory of Alcaraz
Despite the tense atmosphere, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in four sets (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4). With this victory, Alcaraz claimed his sixth Grand Slam title, regained the world number 1 ranking, and earned the largest prize money in tennis history: $5 million.
The result cements the young Murcian as a leading figure in today's tennis, in a tournament that will be remembered both for his sporting achievement and the political controversy that surrounded it.
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