Tennis star Rafael Jodar speaks out after claims he pushed ball girl at French Open

Jodar insisted he did not push her, suggesting she may have tripped on the court cover.

Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar has denied pushing a ball girl out of his way during his match at the French Open.

Jodar booked his place in the fourth round of Roland Garros with victory over American Alex Michelsen on Friday.

Between sets, footage shared on social media showed the 19-year-old walking off the court when a ball girl appeared to accidentally step across his path while trying to move out of the way.

Jodar was seen gesturing to someone in his box, later clarifying that to be his father, as he passed the girl.

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