Between June 2005 and his farewell appearance at the Roland Garros Stadium in May 2024, Rafael Nadal dispatched an array of adversaries to claim 14 French Open singles titles. Diminished by foot and abdominal injuries,

During his press conference, Sinner praised Rafael Nadal and the legacy he forged at his beloved Roland Garros. The Spaniard will receive a memorable farewell at his favorite Major on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal wrapped up his Roland Garros journey with a mind-blowing 112-4 score. The king of clay lifted 14 trophies at his beloved event and suffered only four defeats during 19 trips to Paris. Alongside those four losses,

The current record for a Nadal racket is $139,700 when Sotheby's sold one in February linked to 12 matches in 2022, including his improbable Australian Open final comeback against Daniil Medvedev. When Nadal captured his second title in Melbourne, he became the second man in history to circumnavigate the double career Grand Slam.

Iga Swiatek claimed four of the previous five Roland Garros women's singles championships, including the past three. But her recent control too has waned amid a dip in form

The tribute in honor of Nadal is one of the most anticipated events of this edition and – during a television show – tournament director Amélie Mauresmo was asked if Roger Federer will also be present at the ceremony. His answer was quite evasive, as you can see well in the video below.

The French Open sees a shift as Rafael Nadal steps away, and the tournament is ripe for new champions. With Nadal retired and Iga Swiatek facing challenges, players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz become key contenders.

The main draw of the clay-court Grand Slam takes place from May 25 to June 8. The second Grand Slam of the season arrives on the clay courts of Roland Garros. The Parisian tournament kicks off on May 19 with the preliminary rounds and will run until June 8 with the men's final.