'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
Summary
Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match briefly because she smelled strong cannabis smoke near the court. Despite the distraction, she won the match and moved on to the next round in her bid for a fifth Grand Slam title.Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka paused her match against Kamilla Rakhimova due to a strong smell of cannabis.
- The match took place at the US Open in New York, where smoking cannabis is legal for adults over 21.
- Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion and is aiming for her third straight title.
- She won the match 6-3, 6-4 and has now won 16 matches in a row at this tournament.
- Other players at the US Open have also noticed the smell of cannabis during matches.
- Smoking is not allowed on the tournament grounds, but the nearby park may cause the smell to reach the courts.
- Sabalenka served 10 aces and did not face any break points in this match.
- Next, Sabalenka will play either Taylor Townsend or Diana Shnaider in the fourth round.
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