India, Aug. 26 -- US Open star Casper Ruud voiced his frustration over a lingering cannabis smell on the courts this year, according to The Sun. The 26-year-old Norwegian, who recently teamed up with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the mixed doubles, raised the issue as he prepares to kick off his men's singles campaign on Monday night.

The tennis player, set to play opposite Sebastian Ofner at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre, expressed his concern about the smell in New York City. Ruud told Norwegian media, "For me, this is the worst thing about New York. The smell is everywhere, even here on the courts."

He continued, "We have to accept it, but it's not my favorite smell. It's quite annoying to be playing, tired, and jus...