US Open Boss SLAMMED For Forgetting 9 11 Anniversary After Final

fans around the world have condemned Tennis Association (USTA) president Michael McNulty following the final for celebrating raising $2million for relief while completely ignoring the anniversary of 9/11.
Millions tuned in to watch a changing of the guard in tennis, with Carlos Alcaraz to be crowned the new world No.1 after be defeated the new world No.1 Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 in a gripping final. 
It came after the big three of Roger Federer [injury], Rafael Nadal [early exit] and Novak Djokovic [vaccination status] were all absent from the finals at Flushing Meadows.
USTA chief executive Stacey Allaster, Alcaraz, 'So the performance tonight is the culmination of a spectacular three week US Open.
'But before we celebrate the players' success I want to take a minute to extend our thoughts and our prayers to the people of Ukraine.
'For a swift end to this unprovoked war on their nation.
'I'm proud to announce that during the US Open we raised $2 million for the Ukrainian relief.
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Leading US orthopaedic surgeon and former special advisor/medical consultant to the President's Council Nicholas DiNubile led the criticism, calling it 'shameful' that 9/11 was not mentioned.
'How does the chairman and president of the USTA mention Ukraine and NOT the fact that it's 911???

Shame on you Michael McNulty,' Rich Rosenblum tweeted.

'The fact the US Open chairman didn't mention 9/11 is sad. I'm glad Ruud did. Why is it okay to erase history?' a Twitter user named Derek added.
Alcaraz [right] of Spain celebrates his US Open win with Ruud and his support team
McNulty then went on to thank the fans and US tennis champion Arthur Ashe who rose from segregation to become the first African-American male to win the US Open in 1968.
'But you know it is only fitting that we undertook this effort as we celebrate the humanitarian and the champion that this stadium is named after, the great Arthur Ashe.
'For the last three weeks we have ushered in the next generation of champions a 'But this will be remembered as our most spectacular US Open and we couldn't have done it without the world's greatest fans.
'So congratulations and thank you all very much.'
He then handed over the microphone to muted applause as stunned tennis fans realised he had not taken the time to honour - or even mention - the fatal 9/11 attacks.
Both Alcaraz and Ruud did take the time to honour the anniversary of 9/11 with Ruud saying: 'I send my prayers to everyone who lost their lives on this tragic day.

My heart and thoughts go out to everyone to lost someone close, a relative or someone they loved so, something we never forget.'

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