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A viral video of influencers filming during Naomi Osaka’s US Open match has ignited a debate over spectator conduct. The USTA doubled its content creator credentials to 100 this year, prompting players to demand stricter adherence to tennis etiquette. While some athletes support the outreach, others criticize the disruption, leading to immediate venue warnings and credential revocations.
Chair umpire Kader Nouni paused Naomi Osaka’s first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova on Monday after a portable ring light was activated in a hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The incident, which forced Osaka to reset her serve, sparked widespread backlash over the USTA’s expansion of creator credentials. Following the disruption, the tournament posted signage banning flash photography during play, and Osaka later urged influencers to respect tennis etiquette, noting that the noise and lighting distracted both players.