Wimbledon's chief executive quips that the Royal Marine Commandos on security duty would relish dealing with disruptive social media influencers.
Wimbledon's top boss has delivered a tongue-in-cheek warning to content creators chasing clout at SW19: the Royal Marine Commandos guarding the grounds would like nothing more than to "sort out" disruptive influencers.
The chief executive made the remark as a joke, but the message behind the humour is clear. The tournament is one of the most prestigious on the tennis calendar, and organisers want the focus to stay on the action, not on people hunting views at the expense of everyone else.
The Royal Marines are part of the security effort at the grounds. Having elite military personnel on site shows how seriously the event takes safety and order, even as it works to keep the atmosphere welcoming for fans.
The quip also reflects a wider headache for major sporting events. Social media has put every big occasion under a constant lens, and some visitors turn up more interested in the camera than the court. Wimbledon's leadership has made its stance known, with a smile, and the Marines may be only too happy to enforce it.
