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The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Alexander Blockx left furious at French Open after freak injury forces withdrawal

Alexander Blockx had been in good form ahead of the French Open - (Reuters)

Belgian tennis player Alexander Blockx voiced his frustration at the French Open shortly after being forced to withdraw from the tournament having suffered a sprained ankle during a practice session.

Blockx, the in-form world no 37 who achieved a career-best run to the Madrid Open semi-finals last month, said he twisted his right ankle and heard a “snap” after tripping over the rolled-up covers positioned at the back of the court.

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