Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe smell of legalised marijuana from neighbouring Corona Park is drifting onto the outer courts at the US Open in New York. British number one Katie Boulter voiced frustration over the scent, describing it as an unwelcome distraction during matches. Fellow British players Fran Jones and Harriet Dart reacted with humour, noting that the aroma is simply a standard feature of New York City. Court 17 has previously earned a reputation among players for the strong odour, with Danish media previously dubbing it the hash court. The USTA stated that while it remains vigilant, it cannot control activities taking place off the grounds of the tennis centre. In fullTennis players complain as smell of cannabis distracts at US OpenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

TAMARA PRENN IN NEW YORK: If the Honey Deuce is the US Open's signature drink, an argument could be made that weed is the tournament's unofficial signature scent.

Britain’s US Open hopefuls have noticed the smell of marijuana wafting over the courts at Flushing Meadows from a nearby public park