US Open officials revoke credentials of two influencers for posting images online

Tournament organizers at the 2026 US Open revoked the credentials of content creators Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens after the pair posted images of their tournament passes on social media. The decision followed concerns that the shared images could be copied to grant unauthorized entry to the event. Both individuals have since requested that the tournament reinstate their access, citing plans to cover the full two-week schedule. The incident highlights ongoing friction regarding the influx of influencers at the tournament, which has increased from 54 participants in 2025 to 100 this year. Previous disruptions have included filming with bright lights during active matches, such as during a first-round night match featuring Naomi Osaka. It remains unclear if the tournament will maintain its current strategy of integrating social media content creators in future years.

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