76 m. ago Trump’s strongman image got boos at the US Open, and perhaps that was the point | Andrew Lawrence

The president’s appearance at the men’s final was met with pushback. But his visit was always about distraction, even if it exposed his flawsIt was just the authoritarian image Donald Trump hoped to project at the US Open: the president himself, looming from Arthur Ashe Stadium’s giant screens like Chairman Mao at Tiananmen Gate, as he stood at attention for the national anthem. But there was no denying that, while the picture was there, the sound clashed. The burst of cheers that went up for his stiff salute on Sunday was quickly drowned out by a chorus of boos made louder from the Ashe roof being closed for rain – perhaps fitting given that many fans had been left to stand in the wet and endure the long security lines that resulted from his attendance. In that awkward five-second moment, as the Stars and Stripes was unfurled on center court, the president smirked at the negative reaction. It surely rang so familiar.Trump’s presence at the US Open men’s final wasn’t just intended a...

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2 h. ago Stars come out for the US Open: Jessica Alba joins boyfriend Danny Ramirez, Courteney Cox and partner Johnny McDaid, President Trump.... as well as a glowing Lindsay Lohan

Jessica, 44, who split from husband Cash Warren earlier this year, could not her eyes off her new man, 32, as they appeared incredibly cosy while chatting in the stands.

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Donald Trump was in attendance at the US Open final on Sunday where he was met with boos as he appeared on the big screens, but the president appeared distinctly underwhelmed by Carlos Alcaraz's victory over Jannik Sinner

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9 h. ago Donald Trump looks 'drowsy and exhausted' with eyes shut at as health fears grow

Donald Trump was in attendance for the US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but the President appeared to be struggling to stay awake during the match

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12 h. ago I was in the stands as Donald Trump watched the US Open. Here’s what really happened

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13 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz produces ‘perfect’ performance to defeat Jannik Sinner and win second US Open title

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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15 h. ago Donald Trump met with boos and cheers at the US Open men’s final after broadcasters asked not to show reactions

Due to additional security measures in place for the president’s arrival, the highly anticipated match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was delayed by 30 minutes

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16 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: US Open result as Alcaraz wins thrilling final to reclaim World No 1

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16 h. ago Who’s in attendance for the US Open men’s final? From Trump’s MAGA entourage to Lindsay Lohan and Courteney Cox

Match between World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Spain’s star player Carlos Alcaraz was delayed due to Trump’s attendance

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17 h. ago Trump gets intriguing crowd reaction as he appears with family and staff at US Open... but TV viewers are BANNED from seeing it

OLIVER SALT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Trump touched down in New York City on Sunday afternoon and made his way to Queens ahead of Sinner's highly-anticipated showdown with Alcaraz.

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18 h. ago Trump critic Bruce Springsteen and stony faced celebs watch US Open final after POTUS triumphantly greets crowd

President Donald Trump was far from the only famous face at Sunday's US Open men's final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Trump critic Bruce Springsteen and others were there too.

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18 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: US Open latest score from thrilling final as Trump booed after delay

The world’s best two men’s players meet for a third consecutive grand slam final after Alcaraz won at Roland Garros and Sinner triumphed at Wimbledon

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18 h. ago Fans remain stuck in line as US Open final begins because of extra security with Trump attending

Fans enduring a lengthy wait to get into the U.S. Open final booed and chanted “Let us in

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19 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: US Open final latest score as Trump booed after delay

The world’s best two men’s players meet for a third consecutive grand slam final after Alcaraz won at Roland Garros and Sinner triumphed at Wimbledon

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19 h. ago US Open in chaos as Donald Trump arrival sparks security meltdown: 'This is absolutely insane'

OLIVER SALT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Trump touched down in New York City on Sunday afternoon and made his way to Queens ahead of Sinner's highly-anticipated showdown with Alcaraz.

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19 h. ago Martina Navratilova blasts ‘insane’ delay to US Open final due to Trump arrival

The men’s singles final in New York between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz was delayed due to extra security measures in place as a result of Donald Trump’s presence

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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were due to begin their US Open final around 2pm local time in New York but the arrival of President Donald Trump meant the schedule changed

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20 h. ago Donald Trump arrives at US Open final ahead of Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz showdown... after match was delayed due to increased security

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