President Donald Trump received a roaring standing ovation at the U.S. Open on Sunday as he waved to the crowd during the men’s singles final. The scene unfolded at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City, where Trump made history as only the second sitting U.S. president to attend the event. Bill Clinton was the first to do so in 2000, marking a milestone for the tournament.

Trump’s presence drew cheers and applause from fans, with the former president responding by mouthing “Thank you.” This marked his first visit to the Grand Slam tennis tournament since before his presidency, as he had attended an event in September 2015 during his initial campaign for the White House.

The match featured rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have emerged as dominant forces in men’s tennis following the era of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic, though absent from recent Grand Slam titles, remained a key figure by reaching the semifinals in all four tournaments this season.

Broadcasters reportedly avoided highlighting crowd reactions to Trump’s presence, but Alcaraz expressed openness to seeing the former president at the event. The visit underscored the intersection of American politics and sports, drawing widespread attention from spectators and media alike.