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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Sims

Aryna Sabalenka halts US Open match over ‘strong’ smell of marijuana

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka called a halt to her third-round match at the US Open after complaining she could smell marijuana.

The two-time defending champion was 2-0 up and serving in the first set against Kamilla Rakhimova on Louis Armstrong Stadium when she stopped abruptly and spoke to her team before approaching the umpire’s chair.

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