Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell
Summary
Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match to tell the umpire about a strong smell of cannabis on the court. She asked people not to smoke near the tennis courts because the smell can make it hard to concentrate during the game.Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka is the world number one tennis player.
- She was playing her third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova at the US Open.
- Sabalenka stopped the match to alert the umpire about a strong cannabis smell.
- Smoking cannabis is not allowed inside the tennis grounds.
- Recreational cannabis is legal in New York for adults 21 and older.
- Smoke from nearby Flushing Meadows-Corona Park can drift into the stadium.
- Sabalenka said she had noticed cannabis smell before but not so strong during a match.
- She asked people to avoid smoking near the courts to help players focus.
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