Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka address influencers crashing US Open
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- Naomi Osaka criticized the disruptive behavior of around 100 influencers credentialed at the US Open, noting their noise during her first-round match affected her opponent and the match atmosphere.
- Osaka emphasized the importance of respecting tennis etiquette and protocols, suggesting that while influencers can help grow the sport, their presence must be better managed to maintain tradition.
- Coco Gauff echoed Osaka’s concerns, advocating for influencers to follow tennis etiquette, including no flash photography and minimizing noise, to preserve the players’ focus and the viewing experience.
- Both players acknowledged the potential benefits of attracting new demographics through influencers but stressed the need for education on tennis customs to balance tradition with growth.
- Gauff suggested that event organizers and brands could help by clearly communicating etiquette rules to influencers, ensuring they understand the unique environment of tennis matches.
