A pair of New York-based influencers, Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, had their credentials for the US Open revoked after posting images of their passes on social media. The duo, who operate the social media account The VIP List, said their access to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was rescinded just two hours after they shared the photos.
Radice and Jongens told TMZ that they posted their credentials to their Instagram Stories as a way to "show how hot" they looked, unaware that this action violated tournament rules. They intended to film content at the Grand Slam event as part of a partnership with a restaurant. "We were heartbroken and we still are," Jongens stated.
According to Radice, they had attended the tournament for the past three years and believed they were acting respectfully. "We were there to be respectful and follow the rules and just have a good time and show content to our followers about how amazing the US Open is," she told the outlet.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has reportedly increased the number of content creators it credentials for the event. This year, approximately 100 creators have received access, a significant rise from the 54 credentialed in 2025, as reported by ABC News.
The credential incident follows other disruptions involving influencers at this year's US Open. The tournament issued a public notice on photography and fan etiquette after a first-round match was briefly paused due to the actions of influencers in a luxury suite. Videos circulated online showing a group of influencers recording a voiceover during play, and another clip featured a woman using a bright light for photos while play was in progress.
Radice and Jongens have cultivated a following of nearly half a million across TikTok and Instagram, known for their candid reviews of New York restaurants. Their past critiques have included labeling a dish at Mavericks Montauk a "hate crime" and describing a Hamptons steakhouse visit as giving them "PTSD."