'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.
During a US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova, top seed Aryna Sabalenka took a brief pause due to a strong cannabis smell at Flushing Meadows. The Belarusian player alerted umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore, saying the smell was quite potent. Asderaki-Moore contacted an official, who made a smoking gesture before play resumed. Sabalenka later said she was uncertain where the cannabis odor was originating from, but urged fans to be more cautious.
Smoking is prohibited on the grounds, though it remains legal for adults in New York. Sabalenka's victory marked her 16th straight win at the US Open as she pursues a fifth Grand Slam title.
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