100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.
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Notable Quotes
"I definitely think it's cool to have a new demographic and I definitely think it helps grow the sport."
— Coco Gauff , Athlete
"I think obviously if you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport."
— Naomi Osaka , Athlete
"I think the more we try to raise awareness about tennis, the better it is, the more popular the sport is."
— Daniil Medvedev , Athlete
"I think the Open is great because you get all types of people that want to come and watch tennis."
— Frances Tiafoe , Athlete
"I can appreciate the influencers coming and showcasing the US Open experience."
— Jessica Pegula , Athlete
Key People
Coco Gauff is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest player to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.
Daniil Medvedev is a professional tennis player and former US Open champion.
Frances Tiafoe is an American tennis player known for being a two-time US Open semi-finalist.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
Naomi Osaka is a two-time Grand Slam champion from Japan.
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The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.
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