The U.S. Open lost its bid to spare viewers at home from the crowd’s icy reception to President Donald Trump on Sunday.

Loud boos directed at Trump were still heard in Disney-owned ESPN and ABC’s coverage of the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite an earlier request from the United States Tennis Association not to air any negative reactions to the president’s attendance.

An email sent by the organization’s leadership, first obtained by journalist Ben Rothenberg, had asked broadcasters “to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity.”

Trump attended the highly anticipated match as a guest of Swiss watchmaker Rolex. When he stepped out of the swanky suite, he was greeted by a mix of cheers

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