The first round of the US Open saw Maria Sakkari, the Greek tennis player, lose her match against American player Shelby Rogers. While the match was a close one, with Sakkari losing 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, the match was overshadowed by a strange odor that filled the court.
The odor was later identified as marijuana, and it was so strong that it caused some of the spectators to leave the court. The smell was so strong that it even caused the players to take a break in the second set.
The source of the marijuana odor is still unknown, but it is believed to have come from outside the court. It is possible that someone in the crowd was smoking marijuana and the smell drifted into the court.
The incident has caused some controversy, as marijuana is illegal in New York state. The US Open has since released a statement saying that they are investigating the incident and will take appropriate action if necessary.
For Sakkari, the incident was a distraction from her match and she was unable to focus on her game. She was visibly frustrated during the match and it seemed to affect her performance.
Despite the distraction, Sakkari put up a good fight and was able to take the second set to a tiebreaker. Unfortunately, she was unable to capitalize on her momentum and eventually lost the match.
The incident has raised questions about security at the US Open, as it is unclear how marijuana could have been brought into the court. It is also unclear why no one noticed the smell before it became so strong that it caused some of the spectators to leave.
Overall, the incident was a distraction for Maria Sakkari and it likely affected her performance in the match. The US Open is now investigating the incident and hopefully they will be able to take appropriate action to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
