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Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell

Sabalenka paused her US Open match to complain about a strong cannabis smell on court.

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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka stopped play during her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday to alert umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore about a strong smell of cannabis on the Louis Armstrong Stadium court. [1] Sabalenka later told reporters she did not object to anyone enjoying themselves but asked for smoking to be kept away from the court. [2] Sabalenka told umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore 'Someone is smoking weed' while serving 30-0 up. [3] Sabalenka, who had taken a 3-0 lead, went on to secure a straight-sets win against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova. [4] Jessica Pegula rallied from behind to beat Leylah Fernandez 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 and reach the fourth round of the US Open. [5] Sabalenka said spectators should be more considerate, stating they can do what they want but not around a tennis court, and that it is complicated to deal with the smell while trying to perform at her best. [6] Sabalenka will face Taylor Townsend in the round of 16; Townsend defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-3. [7] Sorana Cîrstea, the Romanian 16th seed, beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open third round. [8]
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  1. World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka stopped play during her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday to alert umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore about a strong smell of cannabis on the Louis Armstrong Stadium court. · Al Jazeera
  2. Sabalenka later told reporters she did not object to anyone enjoying themselves but asked for smoking to be kept away from the court. · Al Jazeera
  3. Sabalenka told umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore 'Someone is smoking weed' while serving 30-0 up. · Al Jazeera
  4. Sabalenka, who had taken a 3-0 lead, went on to secure a straight-sets win against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova. · Al Jazeera
  5. Jessica Pegula rallied from behind to beat Leylah Fernandez 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 and reach the fourth round of the US Open. · abc.net.auAustralia
  6. Sabalenka said spectators should be more considerate, stating they can do what they want but not around a tennis court, and that it is complicated to deal with the smell while trying to perform at her best. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  7. Sabalenka will face Taylor Townsend in the round of 16; Townsend defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-3. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  8. Sorana Cîrstea, the Romanian 16th seed, beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open third round. · abc.net.auAustralia
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