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Roland Garros Tarpaulin Injuries Prompt Compensation Claim

5/28/2026

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Alexander Blockx sprained his ankle on a Roland Garros practice-court tarpaulin, withdrew from his match against Alex de Minaur, and his coach Ruben Bemelmans said team will seek compensation.
David Goffin twisted his ankle on a Roland Garros tarpaulin in 2017, retired from his match against Horacio Zeballos.
The USTA was found liable for 75 percent of Eugenie Bouchard’s damages after she slipped on a cleaning substance at the 2015 U.S. Open, illustrating liability.

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Alexander Blockx sprained his ankle on a Roland Garros practice-court tarpaulin, withdrew from his match against Alex de Minaur, and his coach Ruben Bemelmans said team will seek compensation.
David Goffin twisted his ankle on a Roland Garros tarpaulin in 2017, retired from his match against Horacio Zeballos.
The USTA was found liable for 75 percent of Eugenie Bouchard’s damages after she slipped on a cleaning substance at the 2015 U.S. Open, illustrating liability.