The two-time defending champion was 2-0 up and serving in the first set against Kamilla Rakhimova. Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The two-time defending champion was 2-0 up and serving in the first set against Kamilla Rakhimova.S1

• Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.S2S3

• The two-time defending champion called a halt at Flushing Meadows but was able to win despite the disruptionS4