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John McEnroe is on the call for the men’s final at the 2026 U.S. Open on Sunday afternoon.
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The match pits No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev against No. 8 seed Ben Shelton. Shelton is attempting to become the first American male to win a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open in 2003.
McEnroe, one of the greatest players in men’s tennis history, is known for his unapologetic broadcasting style. Last year, President Trump attended the U.S. Open Final in Queens, New York. Years prior to that, McEnroe was “pleaded” with by his family, to avoid a President Trump interaction.
In 2017, McEnroe said that he was told by his family to ignore President Trump.
“I’ve known Donald a little over the years. In fact, my dad – also called John – had written to Trump at the start of his campaign for the Republican nomination, asking if there was anything he could do to help.
“Donald has a box at the US Open, right next to the broadcasters’ booth. At the 2015 tournament, I went over to say hello, against the advice of my wife and daughter, [who said] ‘Don’t you dare go over there. He’s a misogynist and a blowhard, it could hurt your reputation.’
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“Sure enough, it was caught on TV, me hugging Donald like we were long-lost brothers. He did seem more pleased to see me than usual, and I only realized why when he said, ‘John, thank you so much for the letter. I’ve got it on the wall in my office!’
“I hoped this was fake news. I didn’t want everyone who went into Trump’s office thinking I was his No.1 fan.”
Trump made $1 million offer to McEnroe
Trump once offered $1 million for a McEnroe vs. Serena Williams match.
“In 2000, Donald Trump put $1m on the table. ‘I wrote a letter to my dear friend John making him the offer,’ claimed Trump. His ‘dear friend?’ News to me!”
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McEnroe has made it clear where he stands.
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This story was originally published September 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM.