English golfer Fleetwood pulls out of French Open 'due to illness'

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GUYANCOURT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: Tommy Fleetwood of England looks on as he prepares to play on day two of the FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National on September 25, 2026 in Guyancourt, France.
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PARIS (AP) — Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood pulled out of the French Open ahead of Saturday's third round after feeling unwell.

Organizers posted a brief message on the European Tour website saying Fleetwood “sadly had to withdraw due to illness.” No further details were given. The two-time major runner-up was 6-under after his second round on Friday.

Fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick held the overnight lead on 13-under at Le Golf National outside Paris, where the Ryder Cup was staged in 2018.

Jeff Winther of Denmark was one shot behind before they began their third rounds. ___

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