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Tennis Mailbag: A Cloud Hangs Over Alexander Zverev’s Breakout Season

The sport still doesn’t know how to handle the two-time major winner and the allegations made against him.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

50 Parting Thoughts From the 2026 U.S. Open

Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev took home the hardware, while influencers and high ticket prices dominated the conversation at Flushing Meadows.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

FastPasses, Mega Honey Deuces and $55 chopped cheese: welcome to the US Open in 2041

Craig Tiley says the US Open is going to become the ‘Disneyland of tennis’, and he means it aspirationally. Here’s what that might look like 15 years from now

The Guardian - US · Sep 13

Tennis Mailbag: Which American Players Could Win It All at the U.S. Open?

The state of American tennis has been on full display at Flushing Meadows. Plus, the U.S. Open’s Kalshi deal and more from New York.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

Will hordes of influencers, weed smokers and mid-point talkers bring down the US Open?

This year, the noise at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has officially become A Problem. But changing it would mean changing society

The Guardian - US · Sep 7

'Disrespectful': why players are unhappy at US Open

The US Open's attempt to embrace the rise of the influencer is one of many issues to have frustrated players at the grand slam in New York.

AAP · Sep 7

U.S. Open 2026 Midterm Grades: Favorites Thrive, Americans Move on and Influencers Take Over

Who received high marks, and who were handed failing grades after one week of action in New York.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5

US Open Umpire Halts Naomi Osaka Match After Creators Use Blinding Ring Lights for Mid-Game Photoshoot

Influencers disrupted Naomi Osaka's US Open match with bright ring lights, prompting the umpire to intervene and reigniting debate over creator behaviour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 5

US Open Influencers Kicked Out Within Hours After Posting Photo They Never Thought Would Get Them In Trouble

“If you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport,” a tennis player said.

Bored Panda · Sep 4

Influencers “Ruined” The US Open As Umpire Was Forced To Stop Match Over Their Shenanigans

“This was one of the cringiest things I’ve ever seen live. The US Open used to be an actual tennis tournament.”

Bored Panda · Sep 3