Aryna Sabalenka disturbed by weed during US Open match: ‘It’s so strong’

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised to a straight set victory over Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 US Open on Friday. Well, there was one hiccup for the reigning back-to-back US Open champion. Early in the first set, Sabalenka walked over to the chair umpir