The real reason two influencers lost their US Open credentials
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens were expelled from the U.S. Open two hours after posting photos of their credentials online, which they obtained through a restaurant partnership.
- The USTA stated that Radice and Jongens were never properly credentialed as media or content creators and were improperly included on a staff list from a food vendor, violating tournament policies.
- The USTA revoked their access upon discovering the credential issue and reminded vendors that they cannot credential media or outside individuals as staff.
- The incident adds to ongoing controversies involving influencers at the U.S. Open, including disruptions caused by lighting and flash photography during matches.
- Despite the credential issue, Radice and Jongens reportedly did not cause any other problems during their brief time at the event.
