Story one of ten today, about five minutes for the lot
Sabalenka stopped play when cannabis smoke drifted onto the court. She alerted the umpire while serving 30-0, then won 6-3, 6-4 to advance.
Why it mattersTop athletes need focus and clear air to compete well.
AustraliaSabalenka is Australia's closest link to the US Open, so Australians follow her progress closely in the tournament.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theguardian.com
Alexander Zverev beat van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to join an elite group in tennis history.
Why it mattersReaching all four major semi-finals in a single year puts a player in rare company and signals a genuine chance at multiple titles before the calendar year ends.
Queensland's Premier says the Fitzroy River will host 2032 Olympic rowing despite doubts from World Rowing. Their approval has not yet come.
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