Rafael Jodar faces scrutiny after incident with ball girl at French Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar has progressed to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time following his win on Friday. However, he is currently under scrutiny after viral footage emerged showing a ball girl losing her balance as he crossed her path during the match. The incident has prompted reactions throughout the tennis community, raising questions about Jodar's conduct on the court. There is no immediate indication that any formal action will be taken regarding the incident, but it has sparked discussions online and among commentators.
- •Rafael Jodar reached the fourth round at the French Open.
- •Viral footage shows a ball girl losing balance.
- •The incident occurred during Jodar's match on Friday.
- •Reactions are emerging from the tennis community.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Jodar leaves French Open ball girl hanging after viral moment
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rafa Jodar’s ball girl shove incident leaves tennis fans divided
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis world reacts after Spanish star Rafael Jodar accused of pushing ball girl at French Open
"Rafael Jodar’s biggest French Open win turned into a messy social-media trial after a clip appeared to show a ball girl stumbling near him. The Spanish teenager had just beaten Alex Michelsen in five sets at Roland Garros, a serious breakthrough on a major stage.
"Jodar progressed to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time on Friday, but immediately faced questions after viral footage showed a ball girl losing balance as the tennis star crossed her path
"The Spanish teenager was involved in another mix-up with a ball kid, two days after he had to clarify that he did not push a child
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:14 PMRafael Jodar leaves French Open ball girl hanging after viral moment
The Spanish teenager was involved in another mix-up with a ball kid, two days after he had to clarify that he did not push a child
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 5:00 PMRafa Jodar’s ball girl shove incident leaves tennis fans divided
Rafael Jodar’s biggest French Open win turned into a messy social-media trial after a clip appeared to show a ball girl stumbling near him. The Spanish teenager had just beaten Alex Michelsen in five sets at Roland Garros, a serious breakthrough on a major stage.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 8:50 AMTennis world reacts after Spanish star Rafael Jodar accused of pushing ball girl at French Open
Jodar progressed to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time on Friday, but immediately faced questions after viral footage showed a ball girl losing balance as the tennis star crossed her path
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