US Open Final Plunges into Chaos: Trump’s Security Measures Spark Massive Fan Delays

NEW YORK – Thousands of tennis fans faced unprecedented delays and frustration Sunday as they attempted to enter Arthur Ashe Stadium for the U.S. Open men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The match, already pushed back by 30 minutes, began with swaths of empty seats as heightened security protocols for President Donald Trump’s attendance caused extensive queues, leading to boos and chants of “Let us in!” from the gridlocked crowd.

Despite the U.S. Tennis Association’s efforts to communicate the revised 2:30 p.m. EDT start time via emails and app notifications, many attendees reported being unaware of the additional security layers until they arrived. After clearing initial security to enter the grounds, fans were met with a second, unexpected checkpoint directly outside Arthur Ashe Stadium, contributing to the bottleneck.

The Secret Service acknowledged the disruption, stating, “We recognize that enhanced security for the President’s visit to the US Open may have contributed to delays for attendees. We sincerely thank every fan for their patience and understanding.” However, this did little to quell the anger of fans, some of whom had traveled long distances and expressed disappointment over the lack of clear, upfront communication regarding the severe delays.

As the highly anticipated final got underway, many spectators were forced to watch the opening games on large screens outside the stadium while still stuck in line, turning a premier sporting event into a logistical nightmare for thousands.

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