Tennis world reacts after Spanish star Rafael Jodar denies pushing ball girl at French Open

Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar, 19, reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time after defeating American Alex Michelsen in five sets on Friday, May 30, 2026. However, he immediately faced controversy when viral footage appeared to show a ball girl losing her balance as he crossed her path between sets. Jodar strongly denied making contact, stating 'I didn't touch her,' while tennis legend Martina Navratilova commented 'Hmm… not ok,' with the tennis world divided over the inconclusive footage.