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Sabalenka stops US Open match, complaining of strong cannabis smell

Sabalenka stops US Open match, complaining of strong cannabis smell

Aryna Sabalenka paused her match at the US Open because of a very strong smell of weed on her court. The two-time defending champion, who said the smell was tricky to handle, was leading 3-0 against Kamilla Rakhimova when she told the chair umpire. The legality of cannabis in New York means its scent is frequently detectable near the tournament grounds.

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