Naomi Osaka criticizes influencer behavior during US Open matches
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Naomi Osaka addressed the conduct of social media influencers attending the US Open following her second-round victory against Katerina Siniakova. Osaka stated that while influencers can help grow the sport, their lack of attention and noise during play disrupts competitors. The issue gained attention after her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, where crowd noise became a noticeable distraction. During her recent 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 win, Osaka noted that the chair umpire had to repeatedly ask the audience to remain quiet. Elsewhere at the tournament, Iga Swiatek secured a place in the third round by beating Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2 in 71 minutes. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime exited the competition following a third-round defeat.
- •Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 to advance in the US Open.
- •Iga Swiatek eliminated Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2 in 71 minutes.
- •Felix Auger-Aliassime exited the tournament in the third round.
- •Osaka called for better management of influencer conduct to ensure player focus during matches.
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"Naomi Osaka indulges the spectacle of tennis, treating each Grand Slam like the Met Gala. But once the match begins, Osaka locks in on tennis and respects the sport’s traditional protocols. The same cannot be said about the horde of influencers crashing the US Open this year. On Tuesday, Osaka’s first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova…
"Naomi Osaka usually does not have a problem focusing on playing tennis and blocking out the crowd when she's on the court. “There was a moment where there was people shouting and stuff," Osaka said. The source of the disruption: a group of influencers and content creators who have been afforded widespread access at this U.S. Open.
"Brands are finally reacting to the mess creators caused at the US Open. One brand has reportedly sent etiquette guidelines to invited influencers after the backlash from Naomi Osaka’s match against Anastasia Zakharova, where people in a suite filmed during points and used a bright ring light.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:50 AMBrands Finally Act After Coco Gauff & Naomi Osaka Call Out US Open Influencers
Brands are finally reacting to the mess creators caused at the US Open. One brand has reportedly sent etiquette guidelines to invited influencers after the backlash from Naomi Osaka’s match against Anastasia Zakharova, where people in a suite filmed during points and used a bright ring light.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:06 PMThe presence of influencers and tennis etiquette become hot topics at the US Open
Naomi Osaka usually does not have a problem focusing on playing tennis and blocking out the crowd when she's on the court. “There was a moment where there was people shouting and stuff," Osaka said. The source of the disruption: a group of influencers and content creators who have been afforded widespread access at this U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:06 PMNaomi Osaka rips US Open influencers causing match disruptions
Naomi Osaka had her first round match at the US Open interrupted by influencers in the crowd. The tournament has seen an influx of influencers this year and the reaction has not been mixed as people just seem generally annoyed…
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- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:30 PMNaomi Osaka, Coco Gauff offer strong commentary on influencers crashing US Open
Naomi Osaka indulges the spectacle of tennis, treating each Grand Slam like the Met Gala. But once the match begins, Osaka locks in on tennis and respects the sport’s traditional protocols. The same cannot be said about the horde of influencers crashing the US Open this year. On Tuesday, Osaka’s first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova…
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:05 AM“Respect The Sport” – Naomi Osaka Gets 100% Real About Influencer Drama Taking Over US Open
Naomi Osaka took a strong stance against the rising influencer culture at the US Open. The former World No.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 6:35 AM‘You have to know’ – Naomi Osaka sends strong message to influencers at US Open
The US Open is more popular than ever, with fan attendance seemingly higher for the early rounds than before. But with influencers showing up, there’s something Naomi Osaka wants them to know.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:44 AMNaomi Osaka responds after US Open match interrupted by influencers: 'Respect the sport'
Naomi Osaka and other tennis stars are calling for better fan etiquette after influencers disrupted US Open matches.
- Sky Sports—Osaka urges US Open influencers to respect tennis 'etiquette'
Naomi Osaka urged the growing number of social media influencers at the US Open to respect the sport's "etiquette" following her second-round win over Katerina Siniakova.
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