French Open Player Escapes Disqualification After Hitting Fan with Ball
Terence Atmane receives only a warning despite striking a spectator during a tense match against Sebastian Ofner.
- Incident occurred during a deciding set on Court 12 at Roland Garros.
- Atmane's action delayed the match for nearly 15 minutes as officials consulted the spectator.
- Ofner, Atmane's opponent, expressed surprise at the lenient ruling.
- The decision sparked debate over consistency in officiating similar incidents.
- Previous disqualifications for lesser offenses at Grand Slam events were highlighted.