NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has won the first set against top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open final.

The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz won the set 6-2 in 37 minutes once the match finally began after a delay because of extra security measures in place with President Donald Trump in a suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Increased security checks at entrances to the grounds and, separately, to get into the arena’s building itself caused the U.S. Tennis Association to push back the final “to ensure that fans have additional time to get to their seats.”

When the first point was played, the 24,000-capacity arena was only about two-thirds full, while thousands of fans still were standing on the plaza outside Ashe, waiting in line to enter.

Trump is the first sitting president to attend the tourn

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