Donald Trump Meets Tennis Etiquette

Plus: Pamela Anderson Plays No Silly Games

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS MATTHEW LYNCH, EXECUTIVE EDITOR You may have heard that the president of the United States attended a tennis match on Sunday. Actually what you heard or did not hear during the telecast of the US Open men's final in Queens was a topic of great interest. After Donald Trump made his intention to attend the event known, the US Tennis Association presented broadcasters with guidance about how to handle the ensuing crowd reaction. In short: tamp it down. Luckily, VF's Tom Kludt and his ears were on the scene to report—and make sense of Trump's continued presence in our sporting lives. Elsewhere today, we ponder the usefulness of ovations in general; Kate Middleton attends an athletic event as well; and sources say that Prince Harry is attempting a family reconciliation. More tomorrow… Quiet, Please BY TOM KLUDT Donald Trump returned to the US Open for the first time in a decade to take in the men's tennis final, just to learn that the left-leaning crowds of Arthur Ashe Stadium do not care for his red baseball caps. Unlike the usual greeting of howling approval from football and UFC fans, Trump's presence was met with thunderous jeers and a smattering of boos. While a few attendees stood and applauded for Trump, the crowd at large was full of derision for the president, though that might not be as clear to viewers due to the United States Tennis Association asking broadcasters to refrain from showing disruptions in response to Trump's attendance. VF's Tom Kludt speaks with a USTA source about the hidden boos and security snafus at Sunday's tennis final. READ MORE Read All About It FILM Toronto's International Festival of Feelings BY REBECCA FORD Amidst the glitzy world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival, the honorees at the TIFF Tribute Awards took time to speak on the tumultuous state of the world and remind each other of art's ability to unite. READ MORE ROYALS Rugby's Very Own Lucky Charm BY CHIARA PIZZIMENTI Kate Middleton, patron (saint) of the Rugby Football Union, was in the stands watching as the women's team advanced in the World Cup. READ MORE REAL LOVE The Naked Truth BY VANITY FAIR Pamela Anderson pushed back against the rumors circulating about her love life as she accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Deauville American Film Festival. READ MORE Hold Your Applause Nominated for Oblivion: Standing Ovations BY BYRON HOUDAYER Somewhere between a film's final scene and the exalted audience's first clap at either the Venice or Cannes film festivals, cinema loses its dignity. We have entered a standing ovation arms race. What began as a fleeting, instinctive gesture has become a marketable metric as critics, publicists, and distributors now cite the length of a standing ovation as if it were a Rotten Tomatoes score. "A 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes" has become shorthand for imminent awards glory. But like so much in Hollywood, it is prone to distortion. READ MORE Rush Week, Revisited Who's Really Running Rush Week Mothers know best—especially when it comes to sorority rush. How to Survive Recruitment Butter yellow and pearl stud earrings are a girl's best friend during rush week. Prepping a New Look for Frat Bros A frat-bro is never fully dressed…without a needlepoint belt? Why the Duchess of Sussex Joined the Sisterhood Meghan Markle may be one of the most famous sorority girls, but she's not the first royal to mix tailgates and tiaras. MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2025. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.