‘Someone is smoking weed’: Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell
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During her third-round match at the US Open on Friday, tennis player Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted play at Louis Armstrong Stadium to inform the chair umpire of a strong smell of cannabis. Sabalenka, who ultimately secured a victory to advance to the fourth round, noted the difficulty of maintaining focus while competing under such conditions.
The incident highlights the challenges athletes face regarding environmental distractions during high-stakes matches. While the interruption was brief, it drew attention to the external factors impacting play at the tournament in New York.
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