Greece's Maria Sakkari, the No. 8 seed, was eliminated from the US Open in the first round with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Rebeka Masarova. During the match, Sakkari mentioned the smell of marijuana to the chair umpire and later confirmed that she had noticed the smell during her practice session on the same court the previous day. Despite the smell, Sakkari stated that it didn't affect her performance and that she focused on winning the match. This is not the first time a player has complained about the smell of marijuana during a match, as Australian player Nick Kyrgios had also voiced his concerns last year. However, Sakkari believes that it is something that cannot be controlled, as the tennis courts are located in an open space near a park. While Sakkari's first-round exit marks her third consecutive early exit in a Grand Slam tournament, she remains focused on her performance and rankings to secure a spot in the prestigious WTA Finals.