Trump's dismissive reaction to Carlos Alcaraz's US Open win goes viral; ‘Supporting Sinner?’

President Donald Trump was apparently not very pleased after Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-,6 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open final

Updated on: Sep 8, 2025, 03:34:53 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump was apparently not very pleased after Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-,6 6-1, 6-4 to win the US Open men's title on Sunday. The 79-year-old's reaction has gone viral on social media. Meanwhile, the second-seeded Spaniard captured his second Flushing Meadows title to take his overall Grand Slam tally to six.

President Donald Trump attended the US Open final on Sunday (REUTERS)

Trump, who was also booed at the US Open after a brief delay in the final, was captured on camera after Alcaraz's win. He appeared dismissive.

“I dont think Donald Trump is pleased with the Carlos Alcaraz win...maybe he was rooting for Jannik Sinner 🫠” one social media user pointed out. They also attached a video.

“Trump didn’t look happy that Carlos Alcaraz won,” another one added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

President Trump sat in a sponsor’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium and received a mix of cheers and boos when he appeared on the Jumbotron at the final. The Alcaraz vs Sinner match’s start was delayed by about a half-hour because thousands of fans were still outside in line, trying to get through the extra security measures in place because of the presence of a sitting president at the tournament for the first time since Bill Clinton in 2000.

Alcaraz on Trump

Carlos Alcaraz was asked about Trump attending the US Open final after his win against Novak Djokovic in the semis.

“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," the Spaniard had said.

“For me, playing in front of him... to be honest, I will try not to think about it. I don't want myself to be nervous because of it,” he added.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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