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French Tennis Federation, president’s home raided amid corruption allegations

The French Tennis Federation’s (FFT) headquarters and the home of its president Jean Gachassin have been raided as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and embezzlement surrounding ticket sales for the French Open and the redevelopment of Roland Garros, the home of the grand slam tournament.

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