The High Stakes of Tennis: When Pot Smoke Becomes a Game Changer The US Open has seen its share of controversy over the years, but Aryna Sabalenka's complaint about marijuana smoke during her match against Kamilla Rakhimova takes on a different tone.
On the surface, it appears to be just another example of an athlete struggling with distractions in high pressure situations.
However, scratch beneath that veneer and you'll find something more nuanced: the blurred lines between recreational behavior and competitive fairness.