Broadcasters of the U.S. Open have reportedly been instructed to censor fan reactions to President Donald Trump attending the men’s singles final on Sunday, September 7.
At 2 p.m. ET, Jannik Sinner will face off against Carlos Alcaraz at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Trump is expected to attend as a guest of Rolex — and an email sent to broadcasters like ESPN and Sky Sports revealed what that coverage will look like.
“With respect to Broadcast Coverage, the President will be shown on the World Feed and the Ashe Court Feed during the opening anthem ceremony,” the email from the United States Tennis Association read, per the Daily Mail .
The memo added, per The New York Times , “We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disrupt