Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, requested a brief pause during her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova to report a strong odor of cannabis coming from the court. The incident occurred as the Belarusian player navigated a challenging encounter in New York.
Sabalenka expressed her frustration with the situation, noting the difficulty of maintaining focus on competition while dealing with the distractions in the arena. Despite the interruption, she managed to regroup and secure a victory, defeating Rakhimova with a score of 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round.
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