US Open player backs claim of marijuana smell at Court 17: 'Smells like Snoop Dogg's living room'

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It isn’t just Maria Sakkari who smelled marijuana during her match at the 2023 U.S. Open. 

Sakkari, the No. 8 seed on the women’s bracket who was upset in the first round of the Grand Slam tournament, said confidently that she smelled marijuana during her first-round match on Monday.

And she isn’t alone.

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Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning the first set against Aleksandar Vukic of Australia during their first-round match at the U.S. Open, Aug. 29, 2023, in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York City. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

"Court 17 definitely smells like Snoop Dogg’s living room," the No. 12-seeded Alexander Zverev said via the Associated Press. "Oh my God, it’s everywhere. The whole court smells like weed."

Sakkari played on Court 17 during her match against Rebeka Masarova, noting that a park was on the other side. While noting it wasn’t the reason she lost her match, the smell has been a hot topic for those at the Open.

US OPEN TENNIS PLAYER MARIA SAKKARI SAID SHE SMELLED MARIJUANA DURING UPSET LOSS

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) conducted an investigation of Court 17 to see if the smell was there, and spokesperson Chris Widmaier said there was "no evidence" anyone was smoking in the stands during Sakkari’s match.

However, Corona Park is just outside the stadium court, and smells obviously travel. A USTA rep told WNBC on Wednesday that there is indeed a smell of marijuana wafting to the court.

Maria Sakkari, the No. 8 seed on the women’s bracket who was upset in the first round of the Grand Slam tournament, said confidently that she smelled