French Open 2022: Will Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams play?

The second Grand Slam of the tennis season is set to start in Paris on May 22 as tennis’ top stars challenge for the French Open. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are looking to compete for the men’s title while women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek is the leading contender for the women’s title.

Ad/> But which big names could be set to miss the 2022 French Open, and will Emma Raducanu overcome a back injury to play? Roland-GarrosMore matches, analysis, storytelling: Warner Bros. Discovery Sports enhances Roland-Garros coverage41 MINUTES AGO Rafael Nadal Nadal's French Open preparations appeared to take a big hit at the Italian Open as he was hampered by a foot problem in defeat to Denis Shapovalov. “I had my foot again with a lot of pain,” Nadal said afterwards.

“I am a player living with an injury; it is nothing new. It's something that is there." Nadal started the year in stunning form by winning 20 matches in a row and lifting a record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open. He is hopeful that his injury will improve to allow him to compete for a record-extending 14th title in Paris.

«Still the goal, in one week and a couple of days. I'll still keep dreaming. »It's true that during the French Open, Roland Garros, I’m going to have my doctor there with me.