Tennis Players Raise Concerns Over Cannabis Odor at 2026 US Open
Ahead of the 2026 US Open in New York, several tennis players, including British No. 1 Katie Boulter, have raised concerns about the distracting smell of cannabis near the tournament venue. Cannabis is legal for adults over 21 in New York, and the odor reportedly drifts from nearby Corona Park to some courts, affecting players during matches and practice. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) acknowledged the issue but noted it cannot control activities outside the venue while remaining vigilant. Other players have also reported similar experiences in past tournaments.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 29 Aug, 02:59 pm. Other outlets followed.
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