Stars involved in handshake drama as Rybakina exits Roland-Garros
Tensions flared at the French Open as Tamara Korpatsch and Wang Xinyu were involved in a handshake snub following a contentious match. Korpatsch refused to shake hands after a disputed line call, leading to accusations of unfair play. In another upset, reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina was eliminated by Yuliia Starodubtseva in a surprising three-set match.
- ▪Tamara Korpatsch snubbed Wang Xinyu after a contentious line call during their match.
- ▪Korpatsch expressed her frustration over being portrayed as an unfair player.
- ▪Elena Rybakina, the second seed, was eliminated by Yuliia Starodubtseva in a match filled with unforced errors.
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French Open handshake drama spices up women's draw as Elena Rybakina eliminatedTopic:TennisThu 28 May 2026 at 9:45amThu 28 May 2026 at 9:45amThu 28 May 2026 at 9:45amTempers flared at the net between Tamara Korpatsch (front) and Wang Xinyu after a contentious line call. (Getty Images: Frank Molter)In short:Tamara Korpatsch and Wang Xinyu were involved in a handshake snub following a testy three-setter at the French Open.Korpatsch refused to shake Wang's hand after the Chinese star crossed the net to inspect a ball mark during the first set.Elsewhere in the women's draw, reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina was stunned by Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva.abc.net.au/news/tennis-french-open-rybakina-out-korpatsch-handshake-drama/106730788Link copiedShareShare articleTempers have…
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