Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Fans Report Human Waste-Like Stench At US Open Stadium
Some fans at the US Open said a part of the stadium smelled very bad.
They compared the smell to human waste.
A video showed people covering their noses.
The video was shared on TikTok and became very popular.
It reportedly received more than 10 million views.
This happened days after tennis player Aryna Sabalenka stopped a match.
She had complained about the smell of someone smoking weed.
The reports have created another controversy around the US Open.
Fans reported a strong smell resembling human waste at part of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
A video showed spectators covering their noses during the incident.
The video was posted on TikTok by social media user @BaylorCarrots.
The video reportedly received more than 10 million views.
The concerns arose days after Aryna Sabalenka stopped a match over a strong marijuana smell.
- Who
- US Open fans and tennis player Aryna Sabalenka.
- What
- Fans reported a strong human waste-like smell at a section of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- When
- The concerns emerged days after Sabalenka stopped a match over a marijuana smell.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open.
- Why
- Fans raised concerns because of the strong, unpleasant odor.
- Event
- US Open
- Location
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Reported odor
- A strong smell resembling human waste
- Video platform
- TikTok
- Video views
- More than 10 million
- Earlier incident
- Aryna Sabalenka stopped a match after complaining about a strong marijuana smell