Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell
Aryna Sabalenka encounters a distracting odour during her US Open third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova in New York.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka momentarily halted her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova due to a strong smell of cannabis wafting onto the court. The top seed, who went on to secure a 6-3, 6-4 victory, alerted the umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore during her second service game, expressing her displeasure with the odor. Sabalenka emphasized the distraction the smell posed, stating, "It's a bit tricky to handle that smell while you're trying to compete at your best."
Although cannabis use is legal in New York for adults over 21, the odor is still considered disruptive at Flushing Meadows, a familiar issue for players.
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