Aryna Sabalenka temporarily stopped play during her third-round match at the tournament after detecting the smell of cannabis coming from the crowd. The incident occurred during her match against Kamilla Rakhimova, leading to a pause in the game. Sabalenka reportedly alerted officials to the issue, causing a brief disruption. Play resumed after a short delay, with organizers presumably addressing the source of the smell. The incident highlights unusual disturbances that can occur during large sporting events, and the need for stadium security to maintain a safe and regulated environment. Sabalenka ultimately won the match against Rakhimova.