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‘It’s tricky to handle when you’re trying to compete’
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Global — Tumaini Carayol at Flushing Meadows
‘It’s tricky to handle when you’re trying to compete’
Alcaraz into fourth round after straight sets victory
Aryna Sabalenka briefly stopped her match at the US Open to complain about the strong smell of cannabis on her court as she comfortably reached the fourth round in New York.
Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, continued her attempts to rebuild her form as she overcame a challenging test from Kamilla Rakhimova before winning 6-3, 6-4.
Alcaraz into fourth round after straight sets victory
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Source: The Guardian · Tumaini Carayol at Flushing Meadows. Published 4 Sept 2026, 09:32 pm.
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