IT’S the biggest event on the planet right now… if you’re a social media influencer.

US Open organisers are in the dog-house after accreditation for the tournament.

US Open tennis court illuminated by bright blue lights from overhead stadium structure.The US Open has been overrun by influencers this year Credit: USTA via Getty Images A woman in a cream dress and a green handbag with tennis racket patterns overlooks a tennis court from an upper deck.Organisers handed out around 100 places to a range of influencers Credit: Instagram

Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens , two influencers who run New York restaurant and lifestyle account The VIP List, claimed they had their access taken away after sharing their credentials online.

While, , Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have slammed the internet personalities for their lack of tennis etiquette.

“I definitely think it’s cool to have a new demographic and I definitely think it helps grow the sport,” world number four .

“But if you’re being invited to a red carpet, you wouldn’t show up in jeans.

“I think it’s just follow the etiquette of the sport. That’s all.”

In an unprecedented move, have now declared they won’t be allowing influencers to attend their Grand Slam next summer.

SunSport invites you to meet the influencers upsetting the apple cart at Flushing Meadows.

And, they’ve already managed to get the US Open’s drink of choice trending online.

Eliza Wastcoat

Born and raised in London, Eliza, 28, calls herself a digital strategist.

A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white tennis skirt and vest over a blue shirt, sits on a barrier next to a red clay tennis court.Eliza Wastcoat is a Londoner on the scene at the US Open Credit: Instagram A woman with blonde hair wearing a white top and skirt sits in stadium seating.Eliza is a former Wimbledon ball girl Credit: Instagram

Her Instagram account, @itselizasworld has nearly 80,000 followers. She hosts The Fashion Edit, giving her thoughts on court player kits, brand collaborations like Miu Miu and New Balance, and tournament style trends.

However, she may be able to avoid the ban – thanks to her ties to the All England Club.

She was a ball girl for two years at the tournament, and returned as a supervisor for the Ball Boys and Girls program.

Remi Bader

American content creator Remi is a curve model, entrepreneur, and body image advocate.

She went viral on when she shared her “REALISTIC” clothing hauls.

A woman in a navy dress with white trim watching a tennis match in a stadium.Remi Barder is a curve model Credit: Unknown A woman in a red nightgown making a silly face while taking a selfie in a mirror.Remi appeared on the catwalk for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Credit: Instagram

The 31-year-old has been recognised for being an influencer in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and featured on prestigious roundups like the TIME100 Creators List.

In 2025, Remi made her Swimsuit catwalk debut.

Erika Priscilla

TikTok comic Erika has an astonishing 1.2 million followers on the social media platform.

Her material features situational comedy, office dynamics, hair and beauty culture, and sharing lighthearted moments with her family and partner, Scotty.

Erika, 27, is also proudly Dominican and shares her heritage with her fans online.

Woman kneeling on a beach in a blue bikini and striped shirt.Erika Priscilla has amassed around 1.2 million followers on TikTok Credit: Unknown Woman in a colorful knit dress holding a blue cocktail while sitting on a teal bench.Erika has branched out into acting and appeared in Indie films Credit: Instagram

In recent times, she has branched out into acting – appearing in indie films The Kouncil and Killer Piñata.

Serena Kerrigan

Serena, 32, often known by her intials SFK, has been called the “Queen of Confidence”.

And you wouldn’t expect anything less from someone who has authored the book, Let’s F***ing Date.

A woman in a gray and faux-fur mini-dress stands in front of a Christmas tree with presents.Serena Kerrigan has been called the Queen of Confidence Credit: Instagram A woman in a black off-the-shoulder dress with a wide belt stands on stone steps in a garden.Serena is the author of the book Let’s F***ing Date Credit: Instagram

She was born and raised in New York City to a filmmaker father and TV exec mother.

Serena, too, has branched out to the small screen – scripting a semi-autobiographical series for US TV called Older, Hotter, Wiser.

Isabella Lauren

Isy, as she most commonly known, has amassed a huge digital footprint. She boasts over 1 million followers on TikTok, as well almost half a million on .

What’s the appeal? Day in the life content, meaning she vlogs her morning fitness routines, and healthy-living vlogs consistently.

Her appeal has scored her brand collaborations with athleisure and wellness brands, including activewear campaigns with Reebok, partnerships with Bloom Nutrition, and VSX yoga.

Isabella Lauren posing in a white dress at a tennis match.Isabella Lauren poses at the US Open Credit: Instagram A woman in a two-tone bikini sitting on a beach towel, holding an orange.Isabella’s appeal has seen her score collaborations with brands including Reebok Credit: Unknown

The 25-year-old is also the founder of Got My Girls NYC, a community platform aimed at connecting and empowering young women living in New York City.

Madison Appel

A private tennis coach, Madison grew up in the Hamptons playing the game from the age of four.

She had some talent, too, competing in Division 1 collegiate tennis for Indiana University Athletics, where she earned All-Big Ten honours in 2018 and finished with 78 singles wins and 100 doubles win.

A young woman in a white and red tennis-style outfit poses in front of a packed stadium at night.Madison Appel is a sought-after tennis coach Credit: Unknown Woman in a pink slip dress holding sunglasses on a bed with a "LoveShackFancy Malibu Beach Club" sign in the background.Madison has trended on socials for her GRWM content Credit: Instagram

But it’s on social media where she has found her true calling, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers with her Get Ready With Me videos, training tips and lifestyle content.

Now so sought after, the 29-year-old is signed up to the WME Sports agency in Beverly Hills.

Gabby Gonzalez

Back in May, the 24-year-old was arrested and charged for her alleged involvement in a sinister dark web murder-for-hire plot targeting her ex-boyfriend, Jack Avery, a former member of the pop boy band Why Don’t We.

A woman in a green bikini smiling in front of a lake and mountains.Gabby Gonzalez is facing a legal battle over claims she tried to have her boyfriend killed Credit: Instagram A young woman in a bikini and open shirt holds sunglasses on her head while standing on a sandy beach next to a palm tree, with the ocean in the background.If convicted, Gabby could face 25 years to life in prison Credit: Instagram

Before her arrest, she had amassed almost 1 million followers combined from her TikTok and Instagram accounts.

A lot of content focused on living in the great outdoors. While, she also documented her life as a young mother, sharing snippets of her daughter.

If convicted of her crime, she could face 25 years to life in prison.

Hailee Wilkes

Nashville-based Hailee is an influencer with a very serious career.

She balances life as an attorney with content creation, which includes vlogs discussing fashion, books, travel, and .

Woman in a red bikini holding a drink on a balcony overlooking a coastal town and mountains.Hailee Wilkes juggles her career as an influencer with being an attorney Credit: Unknown Woman in a bikini sunbathing with a glass of champagne and a book, overlooking the Dubai cityscape.Hailee’s mummy vlogs have proved to be highly popular Credit: Unknown

Her videos regularly feature son, Gaines, lake days and self-care routines.

Earlier this year, Hailee, 29, launched a highly successful custom clothing collection called Hailee x Mumu with the popular fashion brand Show Me Your Mumu. She also has a collaboration with Ralph Lauren.

And what are they all doing?

A regular feature on most of these threads has been to share their experiences at Flushing Meadows.

And this includes drinking the US Open’s cocktail of choice, a Honey Deuce.

Morgan Riddle, the ex-girlfriend of Taylor Fritz , has been promoting the beverage throughout the tournament.

A hand holding a Grey Goose Honey Deuce cocktail at the 2026 US Open.Influencers have been going wild for the Honey Deuce cocktail at the US Open Credit: Getty Images People watching the U.S. Open with drinks.Gymnast Simone Biles drinks the £18.50 cocktail Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

Her fellow influencers have followed suit, uploading snaps sipping from a straw of the £18.50 sugary delight.

The recipe is simple. It contains vodka, officially Grey Goose at the US Open, lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and some honeydew melon balls skewered on a cocktail pick as a garnish.

Pimms and Lemonade just doesn’t compare, does it?