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US Open Match Interrupted

Updated 2026-09-04 21:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Aryna Sabalenka's US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova was stopped due to a cannabis smell. The incident highlights ongoing issues with drug policies at major sporting events.

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Al Jazeera

Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell

World number one Aryna Sabalenka's straight-sets US Open win against Kamilla Rakhimova stopped by smell of cannabis.

2026-09-04 21:05 UTC