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Novak Djokovic gives blunt take on an unpleasant problem plaguing US Open: 'I’m not a fan of that smell either'

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Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic has spoken about an unpleasant smell that troubles players during the US Open tournament. Besides Djokovic, players like Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev have also complained about the issue.

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The recent edition of the US Open 2025 stands out not only for the intensity of their matches, but also for an unexpected guest: a peculiar smell, which sparked a series of complaints and criticisms from the participants in this sporting competition, including Novak Djokovic. The phenomenon, a classic of the streets of the Big Apple, reached the courts. In a press conference, Djokovic was sharp about it: “I am not a big fan of that smell, rather…

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Firstpost News broke the news in Mumbai, India on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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