"US Open Has Ruined Itself": ESPN's Linda Cohn Rips Apart Influencer Chaos at Grand Slam

Two high-profile influencers claim they were kicked out of US Open and had their passes stripped after flexing online

New York influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens claim their US Open credentials were revoked after they posted photos of their passes online. The USTA disputes this, saying they were improperly credentialed through a food vendor rather than as media or content creators. The controversy comes amid growing concerns over influencers disrupting matches and distracting players during the tournament.

Influencers at the U.S. Open causing some problems

100+ were credential to help grow the game, but there are some growing pains

"US Open Has Ruined Itself": ESPN's Linda Cohn Rips Apart Influencer Chaos at Grand Slam

A ring light flashed on at Arthur Ashe Stadium mid-point, and suddenly a Grand Slam match felt like a photoshoot. That one moment now drives the entire discussion about access this year at the US Open. Following this incident, ESPN reporter Linda Cohn talked about the situation and provided one of the strongest opinions about […]

Influencers are causing quite the racket at the U.S. Open this year

After the U.S. Open nearly doubled its influencer program, the influencers have pulled, bringing ring lights and virality.

Two Influencers Banned From US Open, Credentials Taken Away