World number one Aryna Sabalenka briefly stopped play during her third-round US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova. The interruption occurred due to a strong odor of marijuana permeating the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Sabalenka alerted the chair umpire to the smell, stating that “someone is smoking.” Play resumed after a short delay, but the incident caused a noticeable disruption. This is not the first time marijuana smells have been reported at the US Open, with similar complaints surfacing in prior years. The open-air nature of the venue contributes to the possibility of outside smells drifting onto the courts. Sabalenka ultimately won the match against Rakhimova.