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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.

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.

Medvedev rolls past Hanfmann to reach Rome semi-finals

World number three Daniil Medvedev produced a dominant performance against German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann to reach his first Italian Open semi-final, cruising to a 6-2 6-2 victory on Thursday.

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.

Daniil Medvedev through to Italian Open semi-finals after straight sets win over Yannick Hanfmann in Rome

Daniil Medvedev is through to the semi-finals of the Italian Open after a straight sets victory over Yannick Hanfmann. The Russian progressed 6-2 6-2 on Stadio Centrale. Ad Having never won a match in Rome before this week, Medvedev will play either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Borna Coric in the last four.

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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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

Carlos Alcaraz leads tributes to Rafael Nadal following French Open withdrawal - 'Very painful and sad'

Medvedev rolls past Hanfmann to reach Rome semi-finals

With Rafael Nadal out, who are top contenders for French Open as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz bid for title?

Daniil Medvedev through to Italian Open semi-finals after straight sets win over Yannick Hanfmann in Rome

The Impossible Job: Beating Rafael Nadal At French Open

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