Rafael Nadal knocked out in first round of potential last French Open appearance
Rafael Nadal said he did not want a French Open leaving party, but he got one anyway as he bowed out to Alexander Zverev in the first round at Roland Garros.
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Nadal goes down fighting against Zverev in earliest French Open exit
PARIS : Rafa Nadal crashed to his earliest exit at the French Open on Monday after a 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 first-round defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev, with fans wondering if the 14-times champion will return to the Grand Slam he has ruled for two decades.
Rafael Nadal gets emotional after losing first round in possible last French Open: 'Not 100% sure'
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Despite first-round loss, Nadal's legacy at the French Open is unparalleled - ESPN
PARIS — THE CHEERS and shouts of «Vamos Rafa!» started even before the first glimpse of Rafael Nadal on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Just like in previous years, the crowd roared ever louder as their hero warmed up, against the backdrop of stadium announcer Marc Maury reading out his incredible list of French Open triumphs.
Rafael Nadal loses in first round of French Open for first time - ESPN
PARIS, France — Rafael Nadal's potential final run at the men's singles French Open title ended in the first round as he fell to Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Monday afternoon.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek breezes through opening match at French Open
Iga Swiatek made a flying start to her bid for a third successive Roland Garros crown.
Gauff outclasses qualifier Avdeeva
PARIS : Coco Gauff made a strong start in her bid to win a maiden French Open title as she eased past German world number 208 Julia Avdeeva 6-1 6-1 in the first round on a rainy Monday at Roland Garros for her 50th Grand Slam match victory.
How Rafael Nadal broke tennis math: Titles, stats, and more - ESPN
Rafael Nadal broke math. That is the best compliment I can possibly think to give to an athlete in any sport.