USTA Breaks 143-Year US Open Tradition for Donald Trump With Controversial Trophy Change

Donald Trump will be in attendance at the 2025 US Open men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz—watching the climax of an epic rivalry unfold live at Arthur Ashe Stadium from within the luxurious confines of the Rolex suite. Trump’s return underscores the high-profile nature of the occasion and the rising political undercurrents surrounding it, as he is returning to the prestigious event after almost a decade of disappearance due to political reasons.

But even more eyebrow-raising than the presidential appearance is the USTA’s break from over a century of tradition—as reported by Ben Rothenberg, who wrote on X, “The #USOpen has moved the trophy to inside the Rolex suite, which is where Trump is, but surely not where the trophy has ever belonged before during a final.”

This is a developing report…

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