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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Many tennis players complain about the smell of cannabis around the courts of the US Open. A recurring problem every year since the legalization of marijuana in New York State in 2021 - "We smell it everywhere, it stinks": at the US Open, Novak Djokovic and tennis players complain... about the smells of marijuana (Sports).
Novak Djokovic gives blunt take on an unpleasant problem plaguing US Open: 'I’m not a fan of that smell either'
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.
The tournament takes place in New York, some drugs are allowed, including cannabis that does not miss the flushing Meadows courts. On August 26, during the first round of the US Open, Casper Ruud was...
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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