Sakkari, a semifinalist at the U.S. Open two years ago, said the smell didn’t affect her while playing.
'Like Snoop Dogg's living room': Smell of pot wafts over notorious U.S. Open court
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The No. 8 seed from Greece was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the first round Monday with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Rebeka Masarova, a match she seemed in control of until she mentioned the smell toward the chair umpire during a changeover.
Marijuana odor bothers Maria Sakkari during her loss in the US Open's first round
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