Coco Gauff addresses controversy around influencers at the US Open after match-disruption concerns. According to reports, a group of influencers was asked to “settle down” after they appeared to stage a photo shoot from a suite during the 2026 tournament, prompting debate about appropriate behavior around matches.
Gauff’s remarks are framed as supportive of growing tennis while acknowledging the etiquette concerns raised by others. One outlet reports that she speaks out following the incident and the surrounding discussion, while another highlights her lighter tone when asked about the influencer presence and the arguments over whether their conduct is disruptive.
Both accounts point to the same core issue—whether influencers’ activities around the tournament interfere with the event and other attendees—while differing mainly in emphasis: one focuses more on the immediate disruption and the response, and the other centers on Gauff’s view of the broader influence of such groups on the sport.
