SPORTS FASHION. Japan's Naomi Osaka enters the court before her second round match against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova at the US Open.

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The growing love affair between influencers and the premier American tennis event has caused some growing pains

The US Open has seen a significant presence of influencers and content creators, with around 100 granted credentials, including 20 focused on food and beverage coverage.

The trend has led to disruptions during matches, prompting criticism from players like Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula, who expressed concerns over respect for the sport and its etiquette.