The broadcast during Alexander Zverev’s match against Ben Shelton featured a perfect nod to Brosnan’s 007 role, with the clock at 0:07 transitioning right to the 73-year-old actor smiling in a dark suit.
Fans raved about the ‘absolute cinema’ moment, calling for the camera operator’s raise and praising its iconic timing on the big screen and online.
News outlets and the US Open account highlighted how the playful pop-culture tie-in turned a tense final into a memorable highlight, with Brosnan’s cool presence stealing the show.
