Spanish teen tennis star caught in firestorm after ball-girl-shove confusion at French Open
Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar faced backlash after an incident at the French Open where he was accused of pushing a ball-girl. The 19-year-old clarified that the girl tripped over a tarp while he was speaking to his father. Jodar expressed his appreciation for the ball-kids and denied any wrongdoing.
- ▪Rafael Jodar was accused of pushing a ball-girl during a match at the French Open.
- ▪He explained that the girl tripped over a tarp and he did not touch her.
- ▪Jodar won his match against Alex Michelsen in a five-set thriller.
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Tennis Spanish teen tennis star caught in firestorm after ball-girl-shove confusion at French Open By Jake Nisse Published May 30, 2026, 10:23 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Rising Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar was caught in a firestorm on Friday after he was accused of pushing a ball-girl at the French Open. Jodar, 19, was exiting the court after finishing a set against American Alex Michelsen when the ball-girl walked into his path.
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