# World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka protests marijuana smell at US Open

Aryna Sabalenka, world No.1 in women's tennis, protested during her US Open match about the smell of marijuana on the court.

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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.1 in women's tennis, protested during her US Open match on 2026-09-04 about the smell of marijuana on the court. [^1]

Sabalenka advanced to the next round of the US Open in New York. [^2]

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 without losing a single break point. [^3]

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing (113th in the world) 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in 2 hours 20 minutes. [^4]

Aryna Sabalenka stopped her match at the US Open on 2026-09-04 because a spectator was smoking marijuana. [^5]

The complaint about marijuana smell at the US Open is a recurring issue in recent years. [^6]

Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals, who aims to test Alcaraz's lack of match practice. [^7]

Sabalenka protested a strong marijuana odor in the stadium during her match, asking the chair umpire to address it. [^8]

Aryna Sabalenka said the smell of marijuana was very strong, quoting 'El olor es muy fuerte'. [^9]

The US Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament held in New York. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.1 in women's tennis, protested during her US Open match on 2026-09-04 about the smell of marijuana on the court. (EL NORTE, News)
2. Sabalenka advanced to the next round of the US Open in New York. (EL NORTE, News)
3. Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 without losing a single break point. (La Jornada, News)
4. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing (113th in the world) 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in 2 hours 20 minutes. (La Jornada, News)
5. Aryna Sabalenka stopped her match at the US Open on 2026-09-04 because a spectator was smoking marijuana. (BioBioChile, News)
6. The complaint about marijuana smell at the US Open is a recurring issue in recent years. (EL NORTE, News)
7. Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals, who aims to test Alcaraz's lack of match practice. (La Jornada, News)
8. Sabalenka protested a strong marijuana odor in the stadium during her match, asking the chair umpire to address it. (La Jornada, News)
9. Aryna Sabalenka said the smell of marijuana was very strong, quoting 'El olor es muy fuerte'. (BioBioChile, News)
10. The US Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament held in New York. (EL NORTE, News)

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