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USTA Raises 2026 US Open Influencer Limit to 100

9/4/2026

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USTA Raises Limit

United States Tennis Association (USTA) increased influencer limit to 100 for the 2026 US Open, up from 54 in 2025.
Naomi Osaka said influencers must respect tennis etiquette after a ring-light photo shoot disrupted her first-round match.
Coco Gauff urged influencers to avoid flash photography, loud talking, and TikTok videos during points.
USTA spokesperson Brendan McIntyre said new signage and messages remind fans to avoid flash, ring lights, and noise.

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Swiatek Advances

Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to unseeded Karen Khachanov in the second round.
Naomi Osaka entered her second-round match in a white skirt and hooded robe printed with newspaper clippings.
Madison Keys survived five match points to defeat Anna Bondar 5-7 6-4 7-6 (10-5).
Iga Swiatek defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-3 6-2 in 71 minutes to reach the third round.

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USTA Raises Limit

United States Tennis Association (USTA) increased influencer limit to 100 for the 2026 US Open, up from 54 in 2025.
Naomi Osaka said influencers must respect tennis etiquette after a ring-light photo shoot disrupted her first-round match.
Coco Gauff urged influencers to avoid flash photography, loud talking, and TikTok videos during points.
USTA spokesperson Brendan McIntyre said new signage and messages remind fans to avoid flash, ring lights, and noise.

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