Trump 'dozes off' during US Open final after causing delay and makes 'ugly face' at champion Alcaraz's party

The presence of Donald Trump , President of the United States, at the US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz generated much controversy. The security detail to welcome the head of state caused a delay at the start of the match, he was caught taking a nap, and he even made a sour face when the Spanish tennis player won the title.

Initially, the duel was scheduled for 3 pm (Brasília time), but the US Secret Service imposed a series of security measures for the public's entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York, because of Trump's presence, which caused a real commotion for the fans.

The rigorous screening of fans and the restriction of a single access to the main court of the US Open complex caused huge lines, which resulted in a 50-minute delay in the start of the final.

During the playing of the U.S. national anthem, Trump was booed by the audience when his image appeared on the screen. He was subsequently removed from the official broadcast, in compliance with a request from the U.S. Tennis Federation.

Despite the match featuring two of today's top players, the President of the United States showed he's not much of a tennis fan, even being caught with his eyes closed. Did he take a nap? The truth is, just over 90 minutes into the match, he left the stands and only returned after Alcaraz secured the 3-1 victory (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4).

During the celebration of the Spanish tennis player, who secured his return to the top of the world rankings with his second championship in New York, Trump was still seen making unfriendly faces while the others applauded the 22-year-old tennis player.

Trump's reaction to Alcaraz is hilarious #USOpen pic.twitter.com/y2VPYpfDmH

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