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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.
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