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Barbara Schett relieved to see Rafael Nadal confirm desire to play on - 'He wants to finish his career on his terms'

Barbara Schett has spoken of her relief that Rafael Nadal did not announce his retirement on Thursday, and felt that the Spanish great would not have wanted to have his career ended by injury. Nadal has not played competitive tennis since pulling out of the Australian Open at the start of the year. Ad Despite his best efforts, the 36-year-old has not been able to return to the level required to compete and announced on Thursday that he would not defend his French Open title.

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.

Daniil Medvedev hopes Rafael Nadal returns to action soon after withdrawing from the French Open to rest his body

Daniil Medvedev has said he hopes that Rafael Nadal is back on court very soon. The 14-time Roland Garros winner announced on Thursday that he would not play the French Open this year, and that next year would likely be his last on the tour.

Rahm begins PGA Championship bid at frost-hit Oak Hill

ROCHESTER, New York :Masters champion Jon Rahm's bid for the third leg of the career Grand Slam of golf's four majors got underway on Thursday at the PGA Championship where frost delayed the start of the first round by nearly two hours.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says 2024 will likely be final season on ATP Tour

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Rafael Nadal's French Open triumphs remembered as he withdraws from this year's tournament at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from this year's French Open, saying it has proved «impossible» for him to get himself fit to defend his title at Roland Garros. The 22-time Grand Slam winner will take several months away from the game, but has refused to put a definite time limit on how long he will be away from the court. Ad Nadal has also said next year will «probably» be his last on tour.

Ingrid Wilm leads Canadian podium charge at Mare Nostrum Swim Tour in Barcelona

Calgary's Ingrid Wilm is quickly emerging as a new swimming powerhouse for Canada.

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.

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Barbara Schett relieved to see Rafael Nadal confirm desire to play on - 'He wants to finish his career on his terms'

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open 2023 - Alex Corretja 'feels empty' after Roland-Garros announcement

Daniil Medvedev hopes Rafael Nadal returns to action soon after withdrawing from the French Open to rest his body

Rahm begins PGA Championship bid at frost-hit Oak Hill

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says 2024 will likely be final season on ATP Tour

Rafael Nadal's French Open triumphs remembered as he withdraws from this year's tournament at Roland Garros

Ingrid Wilm leads Canadian podium charge at Mare Nostrum Swim Tour in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, says he expects 2024 to be final year