President Donald Trump is to attend the US Open men's final on Sunday, adding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a list of high-profile sport outings since beginning his new term.
The New York-born billionaire plans to join a host of other celebrities taking in the battle between top-seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
It will mark Trump's first appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2015 -- when the then-presidential candidate and wife Melania were booed on arrival by the crowd.
Many are anticipating a similar welcome this time around.
While the Republican leader enjoys pockets of support in his native city, it is overwhelmingly Democratic.
Spanish star Alacaraz said Friday he plans to "try not to think about" the hub-bub in the stands, but appreciated the attention it would bring