Topic Lifecycle: Dormant
This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Monday 14 September 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.
Coverage trend (last 30 days)
How much coverage this topic got from each channel over the past month.
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UK television coverage of the 2026 US Open focused on the behaviour of social media influencers invited to the tournament. The US Tennis Association accredited around 100 influencers, double the number from the previous year, as part of an effort to grow the sport's audience. During matches, some influencers were noisy, used bright lights for photos, and staged photo shoots. Two-time champion Naomi Osaka said that influencers needed to respect tennis etiquette and that it was common courtesy to learn the sport's rules. The umpire had to ask for quiet on multiple occasions. Tournament organisers put up signs reminding attendees to be courteous. Some commentators suggested that brands sponsoring influencers could provide more guidance on proper conduct. The coverage presented a debate between attracting new fans and preserving traditional standards of behaviour at tennis events.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire asked for quiet three times during Naomi Osaka's second round win. | ||
| Around 100 influencers were accredited at the US Open, double last year's number. | ||
| Tournament organisers said they welcome new fans but they need to know the rules. | · | |
| Naomi Osaka said influencers need to respect tennis etiquette and that it is common courtesy to read up on the sport. | ||
| US Open organisers put up signs reminding people to be courteous and said they need to ensure the action is not interfered with. | ||
| Some believe that brands promoting influencers should give them more guidance on tennis etiquette. | · | |
| The US Open has always been known as the liveliest tennis major. | · |
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Timeline
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| Date | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | BBC Two | Channel 4 | GB News | ITV | Sky News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 14 September 2026 | — | 1m 28s 1.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday 13 September 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1m 33s 1.7% |
| Wednesday 9 September 2026 | — | — | 3m 22s 3.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friday 4 September 2026 | — | — | 4m 7s 4.3% | — | — | — | 2m 55s 3.5% | — |
| Monday 31 August 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1m 32s 6.5% | — |