The United States Tennis Association asked U.S. Open broadcasters to censor any reaction or protest to President Donald Trump during his appearance at the men's singles final Sunday, according to reports.
The USTA reportedly sent a memo to broadcasters, saying that Trump will be shown on tournament feeds during the opening anthem ceremony. Broadcasters were also asked in the memo to "refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the president's attendance in any capacity."
The president planned to watch the match from a sponsor's suite, according to the memo.
"We regularly ask our broadcasters to refrain from showcasing off-court disruptions," USTA spokesman Brendan McIntyre told The Athletic.
ESPN, which declined official comment on Saturday, is reportedly planni