7 articles from The Guardian Sport, Times of India, Fox News, Sky Sports and 2 more.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka halted her third-round US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova to complain to the umpire about a strong smell of cannabis on her court. Despite the disruption, Sabalenka defeated Rakhimova in straight sets to advance to the fourth round. Sabalenka later joked that she might get high from the smell, and player Casper Ruud had previously mentioned similar marijuana odors at the tournament venue.
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‘It’s tricky to handle when you’re trying to compete’ Alcaraz into fourth round after straight sets victory Aryna Sabalenka briefly stopped her match at the US Open to complain about the strong smell of cannabis on her court as she comfortably reached the fourth round in New…
Aryna Sabalenka complained about cannabis smoke during her US Open match. Kamilla Rakhimova was defeated by Sabalenka in straight sets. Casper Ruud previously mentioned the pervasive smell of marijuana in New York. Carlos Alcaraz adjusted his playing attire due to wardrobe…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka joked she might “get high” after the strong smell of cannabis interrupted her US Open match. The Belarusian complained to the umpire while facing Kamilla Rakhimova, but recovered to win in straight sets. Sabalenka later admitted the smell was…
Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match to complain about weed smoke, telling the umpire the smell was "so strong" during her third-round win.
Aryna Sabalenka complained to the umpire about a strong smell of cannabis that was present duing her third-round win over Kamilla Rakhimova at the US Open.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka's straight-sets US Open win against Kamilla Rakhimova stopped by smell of cannabis.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won her third-round match at the US Open on Friday in straight sets but was bothered by the smell of marijuana inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
