Sabalenka match interrupted by cannabis smell at US Open
By The BriefBrief
Aryna Sabalenka had her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova interrupted after a distracting cannabis smell. The odour disrupted play during the match, which Sabalenka went on to win.
WHO:Aryna Sabalenka
WHAT:Sabalenka’s US Open third-round match was interrupted due to a distracting cannabis smell.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:New York, USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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