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Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open 2023 - Alex Corretja 'feels empty' after Roland-Garros announcement
The news of Rafael Nadal missing the 2023 French Open has got the whole tennis world talking and wondering what could be next for him. Someone who is as disappointed as anyone is fellow Spaniard Alex Corretja. The two-time French Open finalist has given Eurosport his immediate response to the announcement from his compatriot, and he has admitted that it is going to be «very strange» at Roland-Garros without the star, who has 14 crowns in Paris to his name.
Carlos Alcaraz leads tributes to Rafael Nadal following French Open withdrawal - 'Very painful and sad'
Carlos Alcaraz has led the reaction to the news that Rafael Nadal will not defend his French Open title. Nadal has been sidelined since picking up an injury at the Australian Open at the start of 2023.
With Rafael Nadal out, who are top contenders for French Open as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz bid for title?
Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will not be defending his French Open title. The 36-year-old has won 14 of the last 17 editions of the Grand Slam, but has said it is «impossible» for him to return from injury in time to play this year. Ad His absence looks to have set up one of the most open men's draws at the French Open in recent memory.
The Impossible Job: Beating Rafael Nadal At French Open
When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge. "Winning a match against Rafa at Roland Garros is almost impossible," admitted a bamboozled Ferrer as he trudged off Court Philippe Chatrier. It would have been no consolation to the gritty Ferrer that at least he won one more game than Roger Federer managed in the 2008 final in Paris.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says 2024 will likely be final season on ATP Tour
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Rafael Nadal to miss French Open, likely to retire in 2024
Rafael Nadal said he will likely retire from professional tennis in 2024, plus he will miss Roland Garros this year for the first time in 19 years with a left hip flexor injury that has sidelined him from competition since January’s Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says he expects 2024 to be final year
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January and that he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career.