US Open 2026: Naomi Osaka, Jessica Pegula Address Influencer Controversy

However, the tennis star noted that some instances have simply gone too far, describing the behavior as “too much this year.”
“It’s tough when you see videos when they’re taking pictures and using the selfie lights,” Pegula, 32, explained. “People are down there trying to perform. It’s their career and their job. It seems like a bit disrespectful.”
“I can appreciate one side of it,” she continued, “but I think when you have the other side literally interrupting matches, it gets a little tough.”