US Open 2026: Players complain of cannabis smell in New York, British No.1 calls it 'distracting'
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How it spread - 7 original reports, 1 reprint
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- ianslive.in14:36
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) With the main draw of the US Open all set to kick off on Sunday, players have raised complaints over the smell of cannabis in New York, where it is legal for adults aged 21 or over.
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)05:55first to report
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- El Mundo (Spain)11:23
La británica Boulter reaviva la queja de cada edición sobre el olor en las instalaciones. La pista 17, fronteriza con el Corona Park, sigue siendo la más afectada del Grand Slam Leer
Fri, 4 September 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia16:40
- Times of India17:33
In an unexpected turn during her US Open match, world number one Aryna Sabalenka was distracted by a strong cannabis odor. Noticing the smell while facing Kamilla Rakhimova, she promptly alerted the chair umpire, leading to a consultation with tournament officials. This peculiar incident is reportedly linked to park regulations in the area. Despite the unusual challenge, Sabalenka maintained her composure and triumphed in straight sets to advance.
- ABC News (Australia)21:07
Aryna Sabalenka encounters a distracting odour during her US Open third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova in New York.
1 reprint
- Al Jazeera English4 Sept, 21:05their copy
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- Times of India02:04
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka joked she might “get high” after the strong smell of cannabis interrupted her US Open match. The Belarusian complained to the umpire while facing Kamilla Rakhimova, but recovered to win in straight sets. Sabalenka later admitted the smell was unusually strong, while suggesting wind may have carried it into Louis Armstrong Stadium.