Influencers at the US Open: A New Trend Irritating Players and Prompting Debate About Tennis’ Future
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- Influencers filmed videos and took photos during matches at the US Open, drawing criticism from players including Naomi Osaka, Adrian Mannarino and Jessica Pegula.
- The tournament accredited about 100 influencers after loosening its rules, prompting debate over how tennis should adapt to changing spectator behavior.
Influencers have become a conspicuous presence at the US Open, filming videos and taking photos during matches and irritating players in the process.
Naomi Osaka, Adrian Mannarino and Jessica Pegula questioned the behavior of some spectators at the New York Grand Slam. Their criticism has turned the growing role of content creators into a debate about the direction of professional tennis.
The tournament has eased its rules and accredited about 100 influencers. The decision reflects a changing approach to spectators and the increasing importance of social media personalities around major sporting events.
For the US Open, the new arrangement brings creators closer to the action. For players, it has raised questions about interruptions and the atmosphere around matches.
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