Katie Boulter voices concerns over cannabis smell at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
British number one Katie Boulter has reported that the smell of cannabis is a distraction during matches at the US Open. As the tournament unfolds at Flushing Meadows in New York, where cannabis is legal for adults, players have experienced the scent wafting from nearby Corona Park. Boulter, ranked 60th in the world, noted that it detracts from focus while competing. Other players, including Fran Jones and Harriet Dart, have also commented on the issue, with Jones recalling a lighthearted moment from last year. The U.S. Tennis Association acknowledged the challenge but stated they cannot control activities outside the tournament grounds.
- •Boulter believes the cannabis scent interrupts concentration during matches.
- •Cannabis is legal in New York, but smoking is banned on-site.
- •Fran Jones and Harriet Dart also noticed the cannabis smell.
- •The smell has been a recurring issue noted by various players in past tournaments.
- •USTA is working with local authorities to manage smoking near the venue.
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis players complain as smell of cannabis distracts at US Open
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter
- 11:07 AMBBC Sport — Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter
"British number one Katie Boulter worried the smell could be a ‘distraction’ but compatriot Fran Jones laughed off the issue
"British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.
"British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:14 AMTennis players complain as smell of cannabis distracts at US Open
British number one Katie Boulter worried the smell could be a ‘distraction’ but compatriot Fran Jones laughed off the issue
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:07 AMCannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter
British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.
- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 11:07 AMCannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter
British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.
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