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President Donald Trump will not attend the 2026 US Open final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

President Donald Trump will not attend the 2026 US Open final

Summary

President Donald Trump will not attend the 2026 US Open men’s final on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Reports indicate the President is currently in Ireland meeting with local leaders and recently visited the Irish Open on Saturday, making his attendance in New York impossible. The championship match features reigning French Open winner Alexander Zverev facing American player Ben Shelton. Shelton, currently ranked World No. 4, aims for his first major title and seeks to end a two-decade drought for American men in Grand Slam events. Zverev, the World No. 2, enters the contest after winning the French Open earlier this season. Regardless of Sunday’s final score, Zverev will retain his standing as the second-ranked player in the world when the updated rankings are released on Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Alexander Zverev faces Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open final on Sunday.
•President Donald Trump remains in Ireland for meetings with leaders during the match.
•Ben Shelton is seeking his first career Grand Slam title.
•Zverev will remain World No. 2 regardless of the final outcome.
•The match is held at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — President Donald Trump Will Not Attend The US Open Final Featuring Ben Shelton vs Alexander Zverev: Reports

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According to the latest report from Bounces, author Ben Rothenberg confirmed that President Donald Trump will not attend the 2026 US Open men’s final on Sunday unless drastic last-minute changes occur in his plans for the day. The Sunday final is set to feature reigning French Open champion Alexander Zverev against the home favorite and American No.
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