Top-Ranked Tennis Player Notes Cannabis Aroma at US Open
During a recent match, the world's top-ranked female tennis player commented on the strong scent of cannabis emanating into the stadium.
By The Herb House Desk·September 5, 2026
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka recently remarked on a pronounced cannabis odor during her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova. The Belarusian player conveyed her observation to the umpire mid-match.
Despite the distraction, Sabalenka secured a victory in straight sets. Following the match, she light-heartedly suggested that she might consider partaking herself if the pervasive aroma continued.
Source: The Times of India.
Reporting informed by public dispatches from The Times of India.