Sabalenka US Open Disruption
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka had an unusual interruption during her US Open third-round match, stopping play to alert the umpire to a strong smell of cannabis drifting onto the Louis Armstrong Stadium court.
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Sabalenka later told reporters she was not objecting to anyone enjoying themselves, but asked for the smoking to be kept away from the court.
“It’s a bit tricky to handle that smell while you’re trying to compete at your best.”
The odour of cannabis has become a familiar — if unwelcome — feature at Flushing Meadows, with players complaining about the distraction in the past.
The world number one, who secured a 6-3, 6-4 win against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova, raised the issue during her second service game, pointing out the smell before play resumed.
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- 4 Sep
World number one Aryna Sabalenka had an unusual interruption during her US Open third-round match, stopping play to alert the umpire to a strong smell of cannabis drifting onto the Louis Armstrong Stadium court.
Coverage 4 articles
4 Sep ‘Someone is smoking weed’: Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell
Sydney Morning Herald4 Sep Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell
ABC News (AU)
4 Sep Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell
Al Jazeera
4 Sep Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka stops US Open match because of overwhelming marijuana stench
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