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French Open defends "pragmatic" stance in Osaka dealings
Read full article: French Open defends "pragmatic" stance in Osaka dealingsFrench Open organizers said they took a โpragmaticโ approach in their dealings with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, insisting they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw from the clay-court Grand Slam.
Tennis player released from custody in match-fixing case
Read full article: Tennis player released from custody in match-fixing caseJudicial officials have told The Associated Press that the Russian tennis player arrested on suspicion of match-fixing at last year's French Open has been released from police custody.
Naomi Osaka fined $15K for skipping French Open news conference after first-round win
Read full article: Naomi Osaka fined $15K for skipping French Open news conference after first-round winNaomi Osaka has been fined $15,000 by the French Open tournament referee for skipping the post-match news conference after her first-round victory.
Investigation opened into match-fixing at French Open match
Read full article: Investigation opened into match-fixing at French Open matchPARIS โ The Paris prosecutorโs office has opened a police investigation into suspicions of match-fixing at the French Open. The Paris prosecutorโs office said the investigation is centered on suspicions concerning one match at Roland Garros and also casting a broader look for any other evidence. German newspaper Die Welt and French sports daily LโEquipe said there were suspicious betting patterns in the first round of a womenโs doubles match on Sept. 30. The prosecutorโs office said probe was opened on Oct. 1, the day after. The French tennis federation, which runs the French Open, referred all questions to the Tennis Integrity Unit, which oversees corruption investigations in the sport.