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Fans tuning in to the U.S. Open men's tennis finals Sunday heard a chorus of boos aimed at President Donald Trump despite the media being asked beforehand by the U.S. Tennis Association not to broadcast any reactions to the president. As the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium stood for the National Anthem, loud boos could be heard over the music when the president's face was shown on the big screen.
The USTA has asked US Open broadcasters to refrain from broadcasting disruptions that may arise during President Donald Trump's appearance at the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on Sunday afternoon. In a memo circulated to US Open broadcasters, USTA officials requested that broadcasters avoid showcasing any disruptions or reactions that occur during Trump's appearance on the jumbotrons in Arthur Ashe Stadium.