Donald Trump’s Stone-Cold US Open Reaction Has Tennis Fans Losing Their Minds
Well, well, well. Just when you thought tennis couldn’t get any more dramatic, Trump showed up to the 2025 US Open final looking like someone just told him his Twitter account got suspended again. The internet is having an absolute field day with his reaction to Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Jannik Sinner, and honestly, it’s pure gold.
Picture this: Arthur Ashe Stadium is erupting as the 22-year-old Spanish sensation clinches his second US Open title in a commanding 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory. The crowd’s on their feet, cameras are flashing, and everyone’s celebrating what was genuinely spectacular tennis. Everyone except Trump, that is, who looked about as thrilled as someone watching paint dry in slow motion.
Trump’s Poker Face Goes Viral
The footage spreading like wildfire across social media shows our former commander-in-chief sitting stone-faced while 20,000+ fans lose their collective minds celebrating Alcaraz‘s triumph. Not a smile, not a clap, not even the courtesy golf clap you’d expect at such events. Just pure, unadulterated indifference that screams “I’d rather be literally anywhere else right now.”
This wasn’t just any old match, mind you. This was peak tennis theater – two of the sport’s brightest stars going head-to-head for the third consecutive Grand Slam final. Sinner, the defending champion and world No. 1, was trying to become the first man since Roger Federer to successfully defend his US Open crown. Instead, he got schooled by Alcaraz in what can only be described as a tennis masterclass.
But apparently, none of that mattered to Trump, who maintained his thousand-yard stare throughout Alcaraz‘s victory celebration. The contrast was so stark it hurt – thousands of people experiencing pure joy while Trump looked like he was mentally calculating his tax returns.
The Internet’s Savage Response to Trump
Social media wasted absolutely zero time roasting Trump’s reaction, and the results are chef’s kiss perfect. One particularly brutal tweet suggested he was probably “jealous he’s not the center of attention” – which, let’s be honest, tracks perfectly with everything we know about the man.
Others speculated he’d placed a massive bet on Sinner and was watching his money evaporate in real-time. “I think he bet big on Sinner,” one user quipped, and honestly, that would explain everything. Nothing quite matches the expression of someone watching their sure-thing investment crumble before their eyes.
The most savage takes involved his political stance, with fans joking that Trump was mentally preparing to impose additional tariffs on Spain because Alcaraz had the audacity to win. Another user brutally noted, “One more brown guy coming to America and making money,” which cuts deep because, well, it’s probably not that far from reality.
Trump’s Tennis Track Record
This wasn’t Trump’s first rodeo at the US Open – he’d attended matches as recently as 2015. But his 2025 appearance felt different, possibly because he seemed genuinely disinterested in the proceedings. Maybe it’s because neither player was American? Maybe he really did have money on Sinner? Or maybe he was just having one of those days where existence feels like a personal affront.
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect for meme creators. Here’s Alcaraz, basking in the glory of his sixth Grand Slam title, becoming the second-youngest man in the Open Era to achieve such a feat. Meanwhile, Trump’s sitting there looking like someone just explained cryptocurrency to him for the 47th time.
Alcaraz’s Dominance Makes Trump’s Reaction Even Funnier
What makes Trump’s sour expression even more ridiculous is just how dominant Alcaraz was throughout the tournament. The kid lost only three service games during the entire two weeks – that’s Federer-level serving dominance. He hit 10 aces in the final compared to Sinner’s measly two, and racked up 42 winners while his opponent managed just 21.
This wasn’t some lucky victory or controversial finish that might justify a lukewarm response. This was pure tennis artistry, the kind of performance that should make any sports fan appreciate greatness regardless of nationality or personal preferences. But Trump? Nah, he was having none of it.
Marion Bartoli, former Wimbledon champion turned commentator, was practically gushing about Alcaraz’s serve evolution, saying if he continues playing like this, he’s going to become almost unbeatable.” Meanwhile, Trump looked like he was mentally composing his next Truth Social post about how tennis was better in the 1980s.
The Real Winner Here
At the end of the day, while Trump was serving major grump energy, Alcaraz was out there making history. The Spanish phenom not only reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking from Sinner but also cemented his status as tennis’s next big thing. His seven titles this season, including two Grand Slams, speak volumes about his dedication and talent.
The beautiful irony is that Trump’s miserable reaction has probably given Alcaraz’s victory even more attention than it would have gotten otherwise. Nothing drives engagement quite like a former president looking absolutely miserable at a sporting event, and the internet has delivered accordingly.
So while Trump continues to master the art of looking perpetually dissatisfied with life, Alcaraz is busy collecting Grand Slam trophies and winning over tennis fans worldwide. And honestly? That seems like the better deal.
