Keep off the grass: British tennis players complain of marijuana smell at US Open
Summary
British tennis players competing at the US Open have noticed the smell of marijuana near some outdoor courts because cannabis is legal in New York. While smoking is banned on the tennis grounds, the nearby park causes the scent to drift over the courts, which some players say distracts them during matches.Key Facts
- Marijuana is legal for adults in New York, but smoking is not allowed at the US Open venue.
- The aroma of marijuana comes from Corona Park, next to the tennis center in Flushing Meadows.
- British No. 1 player Katie Boulter and others report smelling marijuana during practice and matches.
- Players say the smell can be distracting and take their focus away from the game.
- The USTA (United States Tennis Association) said it monitors the situation but cannot control what happens offsite.
- Other British players, like Fran Jones and Harriet Dart, acknowledge the smell but accept it as part of being in New York.
- The article also mentions Arthur Fery reaching his first ATP final, but this is a separate tennis update.
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