Osaka Urges Respect for Etiquette Amid US Open Influencer Surge
· Sports · Times of India, BBC Sport
Naomi Osaka, the four‑time Grand Slam champion, said that influencers invited by the USTA to the US Open must respect tennis rules and etiquette. She made the remarks after beating Katerina Siniakova 6‑2, 5‑7, 6‑1 in the third round, a match in which she made 20 unforced errors in the second set. Osaka acknowledged that influencers can broaden the sport’s reach, but called for better management of their conduct at matches. The USTA has been hosting many social‑media personalities to attract new audiences to tennis. Her comments follow a broader debate about fan culture at major sporting events.
Why it matters
The comments could prompt the USTA to revise guidelines for influencers at tennis tournaments, affecting how the sport is marketed to new audiences.
Read the original report — Times of India
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