Stunning Complaint from Tennis Star Shocks US Open Fans

Grand slam on hard courts, but Greek star Maria Sakkari's controversy over the smell of the grass.

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Rebeka Masarova defeated No. 8 seed Sakkari in the first round of the US Open.

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Third straight Grand Slam first-round exit for Sakkari, who blames a cannabis odor during the game.

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Sakkari noticed a strange smell, which she assumed was coming from a park nearby.

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Concerns are raised by the open-air stadium that will be the site of Court 17.

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Sakkari accepts the cannabis scent, but insists it had no impact on how she performed.

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similar to Nick Kyrgios' earlier US Open accusation regarding marijuana smell.

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Concerns about Kyrgios' asthma caused by the scent of marijuana and breathing issues during matches.

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