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US Open Faces Disruption From Social Media Stars
4 Sep
Summary
- Influencers at the US Open have caused disruptions like noise and ring lights.
- Coco Gauff advocates for influencers to follow established tennis etiquette.
- Naomi Osaka also noted distractions caused by social media personalities.
The US Open is experiencing disruptions as a surge in social media influencers attends the tournament, doubling the number of credentials issued. This influx has led to instances of poor etiquette, including disruptive noise and the use of portable ring lights, which have impacted play and irritated spectators. Tennis stars Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have spoken out about these distractions. Gauff stressed the importance of influencers adhering to tennis customs, suggesting educational signage for first-time attendees. Osaka noted how crowd noise and other disturbances affected her matches. The USTA stated that while disruptive incidents are infrequent, officials can address them to maintain the integrity of the competition.
