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Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 4 developments

PARIS (AP) — They traveled from all over — from Europe and Oceania, from North America and South America — to be at Roland Garros on Monday, intent on watching Rafael Nadal play what might be his last French Open match this year. Or ever. Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam […]

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Developments in this update

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  1. Rafael Nadal Drawn To Meet World No. 4 Alexander Zverev In 1st Round Of French Open

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  2. Rafael Nadal Is Not 100% Sure This Will Be His Final French Open

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  3. Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell

    Headline from France 24 ·

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    Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world

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Reports & sources

24 articles, oldest first.

  1. WDIO Duluth

    If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    This French Open is expected to be the last one for Rafael Nadal. He has won the clay-court Grand Slam tournament a record 14 times but he is nearly 38 and hip and abdominal injuries have limited him to 20 matches over the past 20 months.

  2. Forbes

    Rafael Nadal Drawn To Meet World No. 4 Alexander Zverev In 1st Round Of French Open (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Tennis fans won’t have to wait long for a big-time match at the upcoming French Open.

  3. France 24

    Nadal faces Zverev at farewell French Open as Swiatek, Osaka eye clash (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first round match at his farewell French Open while women's champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka…

  4. The Republic

    French Open: Nadal faces Zverev in first round (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field, after all, and the 14-time champion was set up for a challenging first-round matchup against Alexander Zverev from Thursday’s draw. Nadal had been coy about whether he would compete Roland Garros after two seasons of off-and-on action because of…

  5. Forbes

    Rafael Nadal Is Not 100% Sure This Will Be His Final French Open (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Rafael Nadal has a message for everything saying and writing that this will be his final French Open.

  6. France 24

    Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rafael Nadal will bring down the curtain on his 19-year French Open career with the likelihood of adding to his 14 titles greatly diminished before he leaves behind a record and reputation unlikely ever…

  7. The Republic

    Rafael Nadal says he is feeling better and this might not be his last French Open (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal smiled. He joked. He sounded upbeat. He’s been playing well and feeling better in practice. He is eager to get going at Roland Garros after dealing for so long with hip and abdominal problems.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded? - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PARIS (AP) — The French tennis federation put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year, because he has said this might not necessarily be his final appearance at the tournament he has won a record 14 times.

  9. Washington Times

    Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded? (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The French tennis federation put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year, because he has said this might not necessarily be his final appearance at the tournament he has won a record 14 times.

  10. France 24

    Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday.

  11. France 24

    Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev before he admitted:…

  12. Portland Press Herald

    Rafael Nadal loses in first round of French Open (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Nadal, who has won 14 titles at Roland Garros, lost to Alexander Zverez, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3.

  13. The Republic

    Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world (opens The Republic)

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    PARIS (AP) — They traveled from all over — from Europe and Oceania, from North America and South America — to be at Roland Garros on Monday, intent on watching Rafael Nadal play what might be his last French Open match this year. Or ever. Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam […]

  14. Green Field Reporter

    Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PARIS (AP) — They traveled from all over — from Europe and Oceania, from North America and South America — to be at Roland Garros on Monday, intent on watching Rafael Nadal play what might be his last French Open match this year. Or ever. Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam […]

  15. Daily Journal

    Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    PARIS (AP) — 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. It is the first time in his long and illustrious career that Nadal has […]

  16. Voice of America

    Rafael Nadal loses in French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Nadal has indicated 2024 likely would be his last season before retirement

  17. Green Field Reporter

    Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PARIS (AP) — 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. It is the first time in his long and illustrious career that Nadal has […]

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