Вход на сайт

Просмотр новости

Найдите то, что Вас интересует

US Open rifts widen as clueless influencers, tennis snobs clash: ‘Don’t understand the etiquette’

Дата публикации: 11-09-2026 15:58:56

Veteran attendees of the famed tennis event are griping that its Flushing, Queens, stadiums have turned into an uncouth clubhouse for obnoxious social-media content creators.

Основное содержимое страницы с новостью.

See more of our coverage in your search results.

There’s no love in this crowd.

The fierce intensity at the US Open has moved off court and into the stands as a giant rift has erupted between clueless influencers and longtime fans furious over the lack of proper tennis-watching “etiquette.”

Veteran attendees of the famed tennis event are griping that its Flushing, Queens, stadiums have turned into an uncouth clubhouse for obnoxious social-media content creators who are more concerned with their online clout than witnessing the world-class play.

Fans take photos as Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Quentin Halys of France in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

US Open regulars claim influencers are taking over the annual tournament without respecting proper tennis-watching “etiquette.” Jason Szenes for New York Post

“Half the people here don’t watch tennis. They don’t understand the etiquette of tennis,” griped Steven Margolin, a writer and longtime US Open attendee.

“They’re talking through the points. They’re here on a business thing, they’re networking and talking through the points. They don’t care about tennis!”

The bad behavior ranges all over the map, said Margolin, 38.

He said he has witnessed nosebleed-seat-holders steal spots closer to the action and other boorish visitors even swipe commemorative Honey Deuce cups while their drinkers weren’t looking.

Margolin said a verbal brawl broke out during the Carlos Alcaraz-Ben Shelton match when a gawker stood in the aisle to film an entire segment that led to a point, thus blocking the view for the rows behind him.

An umpire tells off influencers for staging a photoshoot with lights during Naomi Osaka's first-round match at the US Open on Sept. 1.

A viral video caught a group of people loudly filming a TikTok during Naomi Osaka’s first-round match. Barstool Sports via Danny Singer/ X

Various viral videos also have captured a loud group filming a TikTok during Naomi Osaka’s first-round match, while an influencer in polka dots was seen posing for photos using a ring light during play.

“It gets worse every year,” Margolin said.

“The more influencers there are, the more people that see the influencers, the more people want to do their own thing.”

Katherin Slocum, 70, of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County agreed, saying the US Open has turned more into a place to be seen rather than watch the highly anticipated sporting event.

The influencers have taken over especially during Fan Week, which was overrun by “attractive women in little tennis outfits with ring lights” this year, she said.

Tommy Paul looks to return a ball to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the fourth round of the US Open Tennis Championship in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Queens, NY.

But other regulars claim the bad behavior is coming from other longtime attendees who are unwilling to let newbies into the fold. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

“We were sitting in [Arthur] Ashe [Stadium], and the influencers — in the middle during interesting points — would stand up with ring lights. We had to finally say, ‘Can you wait for the changeover?’ They said, ‘What’s a changeover?’” Slocum said.

“I don’t think they should ban them, but they should be educated about tennis etiquette.”

But an Open regular said the real problems are the stubborn stalwarts who are unwilling to let newbies into the fold.

The longtime courtsider, who asked to remain anonymous, said the regulars ignited the rift by showing off their own naughtiness, such as using other attendees’ bags as footrests, shooting dirty looks at them for ordering certain foods to the seats and accusing some of cutting in line when they hadn’t.

“This is like a daily thing. The US Open is a [snob] convention with tennis on the side,” the regular said.

“The real story of the Open is not the influencers. They’re harmless. The real story is it’s [an elitist] convention. … It’s really entitled, bad behavior.”

Схожие новости

#Наименование новостиТональностьИнформативностьДата публикации
1Olivia Jade’s New Campaign References College Admissions Scandal — And Some Have Thoughts08.3123-09-2026
2Qantas passenger lashes out at obscure dress code rules for lounges after she was turned away in Ugg boots07.8410-09-2026
3Not welcome! The tourist hotspots turning against visitors - from protests and graffiti to soaring taxes for holidaymakers07.8416-09-2026
4The Chainsmokers' post about San Jose show where 14 sent to hospital draws backlash016.6709-09-2026
5Don't like my toddler making a racket? Stop moaning and book an adults-only hotel next time011.6306-09-2026
6Picturesque Spanish village shames holidaymakers for trespassing on their property to capture perfect selfies and posts 'tourists go home' video showing crowded narrow streets05.3810-09-2026
7Homeless camp pops up across from NYU dorm as vagrants brag street life is ‘much better’ under Mamdani08.1921-09-2026
8Social media is sucking the life out of our holidays - here's how to travel without Instagram and TikTok ruining your next trip06.810-09-2026
9De los 'punks' a las 'clean girls': las tribus de usar y tirar que arrasan en redes06.4826-09-2026

Классификация: Пресс-релизы. Схожих патентов: 0. Схожих новостей: 9. Тональность: 0. Информативность: 11.43. Источник: nypost.com.