Zeynep Snmez retires from Roland Garros doubles after courtside fall
Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez retires from Roland Garros doubles after a courtside fall during her second-round match, marking another setback in a troubled tournament for the 22-year-old.
Sönmez was forced to withdraw from the doubles competition at the French Open after tripping over an advertising board at Stade Roland Garros, officials confirmed. The incident occurred during her second-round match, compounding a disappointing run after her first-round exit in singles earlier in the tournament. No further details on the extent of her injury have been released, but her retirement was immediate .
The accident adds to a growing list of disruptions at this year’s event, where defending champion Coco Gauff was also eliminated in the third round by Anastasia Potapova. While Sönmez’s exit does not directly impact the singles draw, her withdrawal leaves her doubles partner without a replacement for the next round.
Sönmez, who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 120 in 2025, had entered Roland Garros with modest expectations but was aiming to build momentum in doubles. Her early departure follows a pattern of injury struggles in recent months, including a wrist issue that sidelined her for part of the clay-court season.
With the tournament’s second week underway, attention now shifts to the remaining contenders, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and a resurgent Naomi Osaka, both advancing to the last 16. Sönmez’s retirement, however, serves as a reminder of the physical toll the sport exacts—even in moments as unexpected as a stumble over a courtside barrier.
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Zeynep Sonmez retires from Roland Garros doubles after courtside fall Zeynep Sonmez was forced to retire from the French Open doubles competition after suffering an injury when she tripped over a courtside advertising board during her second-round match at Roland Garros, compounding a disappointing tournament following her first-round singles exit.
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