Britain’s top tennis venue, Wimbledon, has decided not to offer credentials to Internet influencers after several were accused of disruptive behavior at this year’s U.S. Open.
\n\nIn one case at the U.S. Open, a so-called influencer prompted a chair umpire to stop a match so security could make them turn off the disruptive, bright light ring they were using to record a video.
\n\nVideo of another group of influencers shows them loudly filming in the stands, annoying fellow fans.
\n\nAs Breitbart Sports reported, the number of credentialed influencers rose from 54 content providers in 2025 to more than 100 this year.
\n\nWimbledon, though, is not falling into that trap. According to ESPN, the venue will not allow influencers to record videos, and no content providers will receive media credentials.
\n\nBut the All England Club is going even farther than that. The organization has also announced that filming equipment, such as ring lights, will be confiscated before ticket holders are allowed to enter the arena.
\n\nPlayers have also been speaking out against the disruptions caused by content providers. U.S. player Jessica Pegula said influencers can help promote the tournament but warned them not to distract players during matches.
\n\n“I do think…
Original source: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/
