Naomi Osaka urges influencers to follow US Open crowd etiquette

Naomi Osaka called for better enforcement of spectator etiquette at the US Open following recent distractions caused by social media influencers. During her opening-round match against Anastasia Zakharova at Arthur Ashe Stadium, a chair umpire halted play to address a group in a luxury suite using a portable ring light. While Osaka eventually won the match, she noted in a post-match press conference that excessive noise from the crowd has remained a consistent issue throughout the tournament. Tournament organizers have granted accreditation to approximately 100 content creators this year, marking a significant increase from previous seasons. Osaka stated that while she supports growing the sport's reach, spectators must respect established rules to prevent disrupting the concentration of the players on the court.

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