Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter
Summary
British tennis player Katie Boulter said the smell of cannabis at the US Open tennis tournament distracts her during matches. The tournament is held in New York where cannabis is legal for adults, and the smell comes from a nearby park even though smoking is not allowed on site.Key Facts
- The US Open tennis tournament starts at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Cannabis is legal for adults aged 21 and over in New York.
- Smoking cannabis is not allowed on the US Open grounds.
- Cannabis smell drifts onto the courts from nearby Corona Park.
- Katie Boulter and other players have said the smell distracts them during matches.
- Past players like Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios, and Maria Sakkari have also noticed the smell.
- The United States Tennis Association works with police to reduce smoking near the venue.
- Players Fran Jones and Harriet Dart also commented on the persistent cannabis smell at the event.
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