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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.<br>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. <br>It came after the big three of Roger Federer [injury], Rafael Nadal [early exit] and Novak Djokovic [ | 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.<br>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. <br>It came after the big three of Roger Federer [injury], [https://incitasecurity.com/mens-crossfit-joggers-for-workout/ https://incitasecurity.com/mens-crossfit-joggers-for-workout/] Rafael Nadal [early exit] and Novak Djokovic [vacci 'So the performance tonight is the culmination of a spectacular three week US Open.<br>'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.<br>'For a swift end to this unprovoked war on their nation.<br>'I'm proud to announce that during the US Open we raised $2 million for the Ukrainian relief.<br> RELATED ARTICLES <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br> 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.<br>'How does the chairman and president of the USTA mention Ukraine and NOT the fact that it's 911???<br><br>Shame on you Michael McNulty,' Rich Rosenblum tweeted.<br><br>'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.<br> Alcaraz [right] of Spain celebrates his US Open win with Ruud and his support team <br>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.<br>'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.<br>'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.<br>'So congratulations and thank you all very much.'<br>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.<br>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.<br><br>My heart and thoughts go out to everyone to lost someone close, a relative or someone they loved so, something we never forget.'<br><br>adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement |
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