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Sabalenka Battles Smell, Wins Match | Global News
- Published
- September 5, 2026
- Duration
- 1:49
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- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open third-round match took an unexpected turn when a strong marijuana scent drifted onto the court, distracting her during critical moments. She paused her serve multiple times, voiced her concern to the umpire, and joked afterward that fans might be trying to slow her down — all while still securing her win. The USTA confirmed smo…
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Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open third-round match took an unexpected turn when a strong marijuana scent drifted onto the court, distracting her during critical moments. She paused her serve multiple times, voiced her concern to the umpire, and joked afterward that fans might be trying to slow her down — all while still securing her win. The USTA confirmed smoking is banned on grounds, though no fans were found in violation. Sabalenka’s mental resilience shone through, proving even the most bizarre d
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