Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, faced a surprising rejection when she approached the US Open organization board for a paid sponsorship role.

Previously, Megan had flown to New York to support her friend Serena Williams in the US Open final, leaving her son Archie at home.

However, her attendance at the event was not solely to cheer on Serena; it was also an opportunity for her to mingle with celebrities.

In an attempt to attend matches more frequently, Megan’s team reached out to the US Open, offering her services as a sponsor in exchange for financial compensation.

According to an insider from the US Open Tennis Championship, the Sussex team contacted them regarding Megan’s involvement in the tournament.

Among various discussions in their email exchange, financial compensation was a prominent topic.

Surprisingly, Megan expected a six-figure payday for her support of the championship.

This demand raised eyebrows, as even former champions do not receive such exorbitant amounts for participating in similar events.

Curiously, Megan reached out to the US Open once again, this time seeking clarification on whether she could participate in sponsorships.

The wording of her inquiry puzzled many, leaving them uncertain about her true intentions.

It seemed unclear whether she wanted to be a sponsor or simply receive sponsorship opportunities.

Adding to the irony, Megan and her team boasted about her extensive connections and ability to bring notable individuals who share similar values and ideas to the tournament.

They claimed that these influential figures would help spread a positive message about tennis.

However, it is worth noting that the US Open already had official partners like Grey Goose, Levasseur, and Polo, making it unlikely that Megan’s involvement would have added much value.

It is evident that Megan might have been influenced by the desire to emulate Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and transform the US Open into a prestigious event akin to Wimbledon.

However, the organization’s board had a different vision.

Instead of relying on high-profile figures like Megan, they started inviting politicians and celebrities, offering them free tickets in exchange for their appearances.

In previous years, Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, the Schlochbergs, Caroline Kennedy, and her children were among the notable names on the invitation list.

Returning to Serena Williams’ match, she was defeated by Canadian Bianca Andreescu, marking the third time that Serena lost while Megan Markle watched from the stands.

This led to some tennis fans speculating on Twitter, suggesting that Megan might be a jinx for Serena.

One fan even jokingly questioned if it would be better for Megan to stay home, considering Serena’s past losses when she was present at the finals.

A source close to Serena Williams revealed that the tennis player’s coach had become superstitious about Megan’s presence at her matches.

Serena had inquired about Megan attending her matches when she emerged victorious in the past, causing concerns among those who believe in superstitions.

The source mentioned that Serena had lost when Megan watched her at Wimbledon, which might explain why Megan has not been seen at tennis matches since then.

In conclusion, Megan Markle’s attempt to secure a paid sponsorship role at the US Open faced rejection from the organization’s board.

Her expectations of a hefty paycheck and ambiguous intentions regarding sponsorships left many puzzled.