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Sports · 9 September 2026

Wimbledon bans influencers and ring cameras after US Open disruption

Wimbledon bans influencers and ring cameras after US Open disruption

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Wimbledon will not invite content creators or influencers to its Grand Slam event next summer, following disruptions at the US Open. The tournament will also prohibit objects such as ring cameras, which have the potential to disrupt play, the Press Association said. The US Open invited 100 influencers, nearly double last year's number, leading to matches being disrupted.

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