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'Disrespectful': why players are unhappy at US Open
The All England Club will not create an influencer category after 100 content creators were accredited at the US Open, where players complained about disruptions.
Wimbledon will not offer accreditation to influencers or content creators, aiming to avoid the operational disruptions that plagued this year's US Open.
After granting official accreditation to 100 content creators, the US Open faced widespread complaints about excessive noise and spectators moving during points.
French veteran Adrian Mannarino described the atmosphere as "turning into a bit of a zoo," while Jessica Pegula called some spectator behavior "Disrespectful."
The Billie Jean King Tennis Centre's proximity to Corona Park caused marijuana smoke issues, while scheduling forced Venus Williams to compete 13 minutes past midnight.
As part of an annual policy review, The All England Club will prohibit items like ring lights that could disrupt matches to maintain operational integrity.