Rafael Jodar Says He Did Not Push a Ball Girl Out of His Way at the French Open
- On Friday, Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar denied pushing a ball girl during his French Open match against American Alex Michelsen, despite viral footage showing her stumbling as he threw a water bottle toward his player's box.
- After the incident, Jodar secured a hard-fought 7-6 , 6-7 , 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Michelsen, advancing to the fourth round of a major tournament for the first time in his career.
- Attributing the ball girl's stumble to the court cover, Jodar stated, "I think she, like, fell, but not because I push her." He emphasized respect for ball kids working in difficult conditions.
- In the next round, Jodar will face fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta for a place in the tournament quarter-finals.
- Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat by Joao Fonseca on Friday evening at Roland Garros, ensuring this year's tournament will crown a new grand slam champion.
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TMZTennis Star Shuts Down Allegations He Shoved Ball Girl After Video Goes Viral
Tennis player Rafael Jodar is firing back at controversy after a viral clip from his French Open match sparked debate over whether he shoved a ball girl during a chaotic courtside moment. The Spanish teenager was in the middle of his third-round…
Rafa Jódar suffered to qualify for the eighth finals of Roland Garros, the first to compete in a Grand Slam. He did so by imposing himself on the American Alex Michelsen, number 42 of the ranking, by 7-6(2), 6-7(5), 4-6, 6-3 and 6-3 in 4 hours and 16 minutes, which meant his 18th victory of the year on beaten land, which makes him the one he has most alongside Italian Jannik Sinner. However, his match was marked by his encounter with a ball pick…
French Open star emphatically denies pushing ball girl after footage went viral
Rafael Jodar has denied making contact with a ball girl after an incident during his French Open victory over Alex Michelsen sparked discussion on social media.The rising Spanish star was involved in an awkward moment as he left the court between sets during his dramatic third-round triumph at Roland Garros.Footage initially appeared to suggest that Jodar had brushed past a ball girl after tossing a water bottle towards his coaching team.On clos…
The tennis player responded to the accusations by saying he did not push the girl and claimed she lost her balance.
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