{
  "id": 5528737,
  "title": "100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on ‘tennis etiquette’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/100-influencers-invited-to-us-open-spark-debate-on-tennis-etiquette-5528737",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:11:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/100-influencers-invited-to-us-open-spark-debate-on-tennis-etiquette/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The influx of around 100 influencers and content creators at the US Open in New York has sparked a debate about balancing the sport's growth with its traditional etiquette. World number four player Coco Gauff believes the new demographic can help grow the sport, but stresses that adhering to tennis etiquette is crucial. During Naomi Osaka's first-round match, a group held a photo shoot in the hospitality suite while play was ongoing, leading to a reprimand from the umpire. Osaka herself had to repeatedly be reminded to be quiet by the umpire during her match due to disruptive spectators. Jessica Pegula, an American world number three, expressed concern over disrespectful behavior, such as flash photography and ring lights, that disrupts players' performances. US Open CEO Craig Tiley sees the inclusion of influencers as a way to reach new audiences and popularize the sport, but acknowledges that it needs to be managed better, especially when it comes to respecting the rules and etiquette of the game.",
  "summary": "Lights. Camera. Quiet please… When it comes to etiquette in tennis, there are a fair few unwritten rules. Apologising after winning a point from a net cord. Honesty around line calls, double bounces and double-hits. Post-match handshakes. As for the spectators, it is common courtesy not to disturb the players during points. Around 100 influencers [...] The post 100 influencers invited to US Open…",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/100-influencers-invited-to-us-open-spark-debate-on-tennis-etiquette",
        "published": "2026-09-04T07:16:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/100-influencers-invited-to-us-open-spark-debate-on-tennis-etiquette-5516278",
        "published": "2026-09-04T07:25:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}