It’s not all fun and games at Flushing Meadows. Influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, the women behind the social media account The VIP List, said Friday that they were kicked out of the U.S. Open two hours after posting photos of their credentials online. The pair received their credentials through a partnership with a … Read more
Coco Gauff had a good laugh when asked about influencers amid debates on their etiquette at the U.S. Open. During a press conference following her win against Paula Badosa in Round 2, Gauff explained that her problem isn’t with influencers and that it ultimately comes down to following tennis etiquette. “I think it’s great to … Read more
A pre-U.S. Open party seemingly has tennis integrity officials calling fault. Several of the sport’s biggest stars attended a bash fronted by Miami restauranteur and club owner Dave Grutman at the Crane Club in NYC, one sponsored by DraftKings — which caused it to be flagged to the International Tennis Integrity Agency, according to tennis … Read more
Tennis fans’ patience reached a breaking point this week with the influencer craze that the U.S. Open has leaned into this year to bring more eyes to the sport. Various photos and videos went viral of fans shaming several influencers who disrupted Naomi Osaka’s Monday night match against Anastasia Zakharova at Arthur Ashe Stadium, forcing the chair … Read more
The US Open shared a public notice regarding photography amid debates on influencers and etiquette at the tennis tournament in New York. “Please refrain from the use of flash photography or other lighting during match play. Thank you and enjoy the tennis!” a sign posted outside of Louis Armstrong Stadium read. It came after a … Read more
Morgan Riddle entered the chat on influencer drama at the US Open after a chair umpire had to pause the first-round match between Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Zakharova on Monday due to an overzealous group in a suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. During an interview with Us Weekly, the influencer, who split from American pro … Read more
As tennis fever descends on New York, superfans are skipping the official merch tent in favor of something far more personal — and less expensive: homemade US Open-inspired clothes and artwork. From hand-painted tributes to tennis legends to beaded racket designs and maximalist posters packed with Queens references, fans and artists are putting their own … Read more
Daniil Medvedev found himself in another bizarre scene at the U.S. Open, but this time, his racket remained intact. A pair of birds landed on the net and interrupted his second-round match Wednesday against American Sebastian Gorzny, leaving the 2021 champ — and No. 7 seed — frustrated over needing to replay a point during … Read more
Trinity Rodman was not shy about her support for her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, at the US Open on Wednesday. The Washington Spirit and USWNT soccer star was seen at Shelton’s US Open match against Hubert Hurkacz wearing a black “I ❤️ my boyfriend” crop top shirt. Soccer player Trinity Rodman attends Day Four of the … Read more
Cruz Hewitt was throwing his hat in the ring. Hewitt, who is the son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, and his friendship with Roger Federer’s 17-year-old daughter Myla was on full display in Queens. The two sat next to each other in the stands while watching the U.S. Open on Monday night. They were … Read more
Players who find themselves in a pickle at this year’s US Open will have an unlikely remedy waiting courtside. For the first time, Mount Sinai’s medical team is bringing a unique beverage to the tournament that can help ease exercise-related muscle cramps within minutes. And no, it’s not the Honey Deuce. Heat and high humidity … Read more
Every year, the US Open draws thousands of tennis fans from across the globe to Queens to watch the final Grand Slam. This year, the Open runs from August 23 to September 13, bringing in 256 of the world’s finest tennis players for three weeks of serves, volleys, overheads, triumphant victories, heartbreaking defeats, shocking upsets, and the … Read more
Aussie tennis legend Pat Cash has revealed he is engaged to “soulmate” Charlotte Hodson. The Melbourne-born star, 61, famously triumphed at Wimbledon in 1987 with a straight sets win over World No. 1 Ivan Lendl. Last year, he attended Wimbledon alongside Hodson, 54, as the couple went public for the first time in the royal … Read more
Amanda Anisimova got quite the birthday surprise. Fellow tennis stars Mirra Andreeva and Daria Kasatkina decorated the world No. 10’s U.S. Open locker with several viral photos of Anisimova that turned into memes online across the tennis space. “HBD Meme Queen,” the two wrote as a sign on Monday for Anisimova’s 25th birthday. The American … Read more
Hot off both the Knicks’ epic championship win and hosting the World Cup, the summer of sports magic continues in New York City. With the US Open officially in full swing, the love affair with tennis fashion has reached a fever pitch – both on and off the court. Get your game on with these … Read more
Morgan Riddle made her presence known at the 2026 U.S. Open after her split from American tennis star Taylor Fritz in April. The influencer, who had a six-year relationship with the No. 10-ranked American, attended Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday for the first day of competition. Riddle, who sat a few rows back from the … Read more
Mirka Federer had her husband and tennis fans in a puddle of tears over the weekend. Tennis legend Roger Federer couldn’t hold back his emotions when his wife inducted him to the International Tennis Hall of Fame ahead of his induction on Saturday in Newport, R.I. Despite his 20 Grand Slam titles and endless accomplishments, … Read more
There’s no doubt where Naomi Osaka’s penchant for match-day fashion comes from. The tennis star’s mom, Tamaki, made a rare public appearance on Thursday, taking in Naomi’s practice session at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tamaki, a native of Japan, caught plenty of eyes in her red dress with black opera-length gloves, … Read more
Andrey Rublev wasn’t in the mood to talk. The Russian tennis star, approached for a mid-match interview alongside mixed doubles partner Mirra Andreeva, waved off ESPN’s Sam Querrey in an awkward US Open scene caught on camera on Wednesday. “Mirra, great comeback in set No. 2,” Querrey said as Rublev appeared to vehemently object. “No … Read more
Paige Lorenze got real about the WAG life and why she’s “obsessed” with her viral moment at the Queen’s Club Championships in 2024 with husband, American tennis star Tommy Paul. At the time, fans called out Lorenze for repeatedly grabbing and “clawing” at Paul’s neck in a PDA moment while the pair posed with the … Read more