“He is so Jealous”: Martina Navratilova accuses Donald Trump of snubbing Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open victory celebration

Carlos Alcaraz secured his second US Open title in 2025, defeating Jannik Sinner in four sets and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. The victory was marked by former President Trump's attendance and apparent lack of applause, drawing criticism from Martina Navratilova. Alcaraz, now aiming for a Career Grand Slam, celebrated his best tournament performance.

“He is so Jealous”: Martina Navratilova accuses Donald Trump of snubbing Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open victory celebration (Image via Getty)

Carlos Alcaraz lifted the US Open men’s singles trophy on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The Spaniard beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner in four sets: 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. With this win, Alcaraz became world No. 1 again and claimed his second US Open title. During the celebrations, President Donald Trump, who attended the final, was seen not clapping. A video of him went viral. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova reacted sharply, calling Trump “jealous” of Alcaraz’s heroics.

Martina Navratilova calls out Donald Trump after Carlos Alcaraz victory

Martina Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, wrote on social media after the match. She said, “Never saw Trump clap. Not once. He is so jealous!!!” Cameras had shown Trump sitting with a straight face when the crowd cheered for Alcaraz. The mood inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was electric. Fans roared as Carlos Alcaraz hugged his family after winning. Navratilova added that the atmosphere reached another level when Bruce Springsteen’s song Born in the U.S.A. played and fans clapped together. She called it “magical.” Navratilova also spoke about the delay before the match started. She said the long security checks for Trump’s arrival kept fans waiting in the rain outside the stadium. Some missed the start of the final because of it. Broadcasters were also asked by the USTA not to show too many shots of Trump during the game.

Carlos Alcaraz shines in New York against Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz, who is 22 years old, produced one of his best performances at the 2025 US Open. He took control of the match against Jannik Sinner in two hours and 42 minutes. This was Carlos Alcaraz’s sixth Grand Slam title and his second in New York, after his first win in 2022. His victory ended Sinner’s 65-week stay at the top of the ATP rankings. With this result, Alcaraz returned to world No. 1. Also Read: Phillies Karen Chaos Shadows US Open As Carlos Alcaraz And Jannik Sinner Final Sparks Viral Twist After beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, Alcaraz had said it was “great for tennis” that Trump would attend the final. He explained he would try not to think about it during the match to avoid being nervous. After lifting the trophy, he told reporters this was the best tournament of his career so far. Alcaraz also said his next big goal is to win a Career Grand Slam, which means capturing all four majors.

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