The French Open has come under heavy criticism after Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez suffered an injury during her doubles match because of a courtside advertising board. The incident happened shortly after British star Katie Boulter narrowly avoided a similar accident at Roland Garros.

The incidents come after Alexander Blockx had to withdraw from the men's draw after spraining his ankle during practice.

Britain's Katie Boulter among those to hit out at new advertising hoardings after player injuries - with one threatening to sue tournament organisers