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Sabalenka pauses US Open match over cannabis smell

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka paused her US Open match to complain about cannabis smell before advancing to the fourth round.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her match at the US Open to complain about the strong smell of cannabis on her court. She described the situation as "tricky to handle when you're trying to compete" before defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the fourth round. beltedkingfisher.blog

The Belarusian player, continuing her efforts to rebuild her form, overcame a challenging test from her Russian opponent despite the unusual interruption during the match in New York.