Wimbledon won't credential influencers, already taking precautions after US Open issues
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Wimbledon will not allow a large presence of influencers at next summer's tournament, with security set to confiscate disruptive items like ring lights and no accreditation category for content creators.
- This decision contrasts with the US Open, where around 100 influencers were credentialed this year, nearly double from 2025, leading to issues such as match disruptions and revoked credentials.
- Influencers at the US Open have staged photoshoots and used lighting during matches, causing interruptions including a pause in Naomi Osaka's first-round match, prompting player concerns about etiquette and respect for the sport.
- Some players have criticized the US Open atmosphere, citing distractions like marijuana odor and excessive crowd noise, describing the environment as chaotic and detrimental to tennis.
- Wimbledon is proactively preparing to maintain a more controlled and respectful atmosphere at its event, aiming to avoid the disruptions seen at the US Open.
