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Nadal, who turns 38 next week, showed all his trademark fighting qualities in a gripping match, but only managed to convert two of 11 break points against an inspired opponent.

PARIS -- The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands belting out "Ra-fa! Ra-fa!" whenever their guy found the occasional moment of brilliance of the sort he has conjured up so often at the French Open and elsewhere through the years.

The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands of belting out '' Ra-fa! Ra-fa! '' whenever their guy found the occasional moment of brilliance of the sort he has conjured up so often at the French Open and elsewhere through the years.

Rafael Nadal's return to the French Open - and possible farewell - ended at the first hurdle as the 14-time champion lost in straight sets to German fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

 Rafael Nadal exited what could be his last French Open to an outpouring of love and support with a first-round defeat by Alexander Zverev, wishing to be back at Roland Garros for the Paris 2024 Olympics. "I hope to see you again, but I don't know," Nadal told an ecstatic…

The ‘King of Clay’ was beaten in straight sets by fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

Paris, May 27 (IANS) Alexander Zverev added another feather to his crown, becoming only the third player in recent times to beat 14-time champion Raf

Sensing the historic moment, tennis greats Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek all took seats inside court Philippe-Chatrier on Monday afternoon.

Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Monday in what might turn out to be the 14-time Roland Garros champion's last match at his favorite tournament.

Alexander Zverev added another feather to his crown, becoming only the third player in recent times to beat 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the French Open, handing the Spanish legend a straight sets defeat in a blockbuster first-round ...