The US Open got chaotic when uncredentialed influencers disrupted matches in luxury suites, sparking a bigger debate about brand accountability and influencer etiquette. With the USTA doubling approved creators to nearly 100, some still slipped in via shady backdoors — even getting badges revoked after posting them online. While influencers bring eyeballs and help promote the event, brands footing the bill must set boundaries. A disastrous Callaway ad featuring violent behavior by an influencer proved that unchecked freedom can backfire fast — reminding everyone that tennis isn’t always the right stage for “main character energy.”

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