Rafael Jodar denies pushing ball girl during French Open match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Rafael Jodar addressed controversy following a match at the 2026 French Open on May 29. A video purportedly shows the Spanish player making contact with a ball girl as he exited the court after defeating Alex Michelsen. Jodar claimed he did not touch her and suggested she stumbled due to a mat on the court. The incident has sparked debate online, with varied opinions on the footage. Jodar has advanced to the quarterfinals and will face Alexander Zverev on June 2.
- •Jodar won his match against Alex Michelsen on May 29.
- •Footage shows a ball girl stumbling as Jodar exits the court.
- •Jodar asserts he did not push the ball girl during the incident.
- •He has reached the quarterfinals and will play Alexander Zverev on June 2.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Jodar Shuts Down Claims that He Pushed a Ball Girl After Viral French Open Clip Sparks Controversy
""No, I didn't touch her," Jodar alleged when speaking on the controversy during his post-match press conference at the French Open on Friday, May 29
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