Multiple reports from the US Open focus on player and media commentary about an unusually strong smell at Flushing Meadows. Several outlets describe a specific court area nicknamed the “hash court,” said to be associated with noticeable cannabis odor during play.
The articles mention that the tournament has long drawn attention to marijuana use and its visibility on site, while players experience the effects through the environment around matches. One outlet notes that former top player Alexander Zverev has previously compared the venue area to “Snoop Dogg’s living room,” underscoring how the nickname has circulated publicly. British players are also described as raising concerns about the smell, with at least one report characterizing it as among the worst at the grounds.
While the accounts differ in wording and emphasis—some frame it as an unofficial “signature scent” and others focus more directly on athletes’ discomfort—they converge on the same points: the smell is linked to a particular named area, it is widely discussed by participants and observers, and it becomes a recurring talking point during the tournament.
