Gael Monfils withdraws from French Open due to wrist injury

Gael Monfils. Pic/AFP

Gael Monfils withdrew from the French Open on Wednesday with a wrist injury, handing second round opponent Holger Rune a free pass into the Last 32.

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"I have a problem with my wrist that I can't overcome," the 36-year-old Monfils told reporters. "I had tests and the doctor said it was not good to play and that I should stop."

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