Tommy Fleetwood Withdraws from French Open Due to Illness

English golfer Tommy Fleetwood has withdrawn from the French Open due to illness. This unexpected exit comes as the tournament sees other players struggling to maintain their positions.

Defending champions like Cameron Smith faced challenges, with double-bogeys ending his chances in Paris. Meanwhile, Matt Fitzpatrick surged ahead with a strong performance, carding a 6-under 65 to establish a five-shot lead in the tournament while competing for his fourth title of the year.

Tom Vaillant of France, a two-time winner on the Alps Tour, shot a 67 and will be paired with Fitzpatrick for the final round. Fitzpatrick's impressive play included a 7-foot birdie putt on the first hole and two more birdies on the par-5 third and the sixth hole, showcasing his early dominance at Le Golf National.