Wimbledon bans influencer credentials after US Open disruption

Wimbledon won't credential influencers, already taking precautions after US Open issues

Yahoo Sports • 06 sept. 22h43

Wimbledon announced it will not create a media accreditation category for influencers and will confiscate equipment that could interfere with matches, citing problems that arose at the US Open.

At the US Open, tennis itself fights for the attention

salon.com • 05 sept. 17h15

Players at this year’s U.S. Open have raised concerns about influencer activities and other distractions, including a reported marijuana smell, prompting calls for clearer etiquette guidelines.

Morgan Riddle weighs in as US Open influencer drama ramps up

New York Post • 03 sept. 17h54

A first-round match was halted after a group in a suite used flash lighting, prompting influencer Morgan Riddle to comment on the broader issue of social-media content at the tournament.

Influencers Are Invading the U.S. Open

The Cut • 02 sept. 22h00

During Naomi Osaka's second-round match, a group of influencers used a bright selfie light, prompting the umpire to intervene and sparking criticism from fans over growing influencer presence at the tournament.

Influencers force US Open umpire to stop match in humiliating moment

New York Post • 02 sept. 21h15

A chair umpire stopped play during Naomi Osaka's match at the U.S. Open after a group of influencers in a suite were recorded using bright lights and filming, prompting the USTA to comment on the infrequency of such incidents.