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Rafael Nadal's Uncertainty at the French Open Sparks Controversy

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Is Rafael Nadal bidding adieu to Roland Garros? Find out what's causing the buzz at the French Open!

Rafael Nadal, the legendary 22-time Grand Slam champion, has stirred up speculation at the French Open by expressing uncertainty about his future participation in the tournament. Despite his unprecedented success with 14 French Open titles, Nadal is unsure if this year's event will mark his final appearance at Roland Garros. The tournament director, Amelie Mauresmo, revealed that plans for a farewell ceremony had to be canceled due to Nadal's indecision.

As Nadal prepares to face off against formidable opponent Alexander Zverev in his first-round match, uncertainty looms over whether this could be his last outing at the renowned clay-court competition. Emotions run high as fans and tennis enthusiasts await a decision from the King of Clay about his future in the sport. With the tennis world abuzz with speculations, all eyes are on Nadal as he navigates through the tournament with potential farewell undertones.

In the midst of Nadal's uncertainty, the French Open continues with exciting matchups and surprises. Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek showcase their skills, captivating audiences with thrilling performances. As fans eagerly watch the drama unfold on the clay courts of Roland Garros, the anticipation of Nadal's potential farewell adds an extra layer of intrigue to the tournament.

In a tournament filled with suspense and emotions, the fate of Rafael Nadal at the French Open remains uncertain. Whether this marks the end of an era or a new chapter in Nadal's illustrious career, one thing is certain - the tennis world will be forever changed by the legacy of the King of Clay.

Rafael Nadal not sure if 2024 French Open will be his last (CGTN)

Twenty-two-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is not sure if this year's French Open will be the last time he participates in the tournament.

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French Open cancels Rafael Nadal farewell ceremony (iNews)

Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says Nadal told her it might not be his last Roland Garros.

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Rafael Nadal, the French Open and the uncertainty of the King's last ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Is this the end? Nadal is not sure, but when the 14-time French Open champion is introduced ahead of his blockbuster first-round match against Alexander ...

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REVEALED: The reason why French Open officials are forced to ... (Daily Mail)

Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo admitted the French Open have had to cancel a farewell ceremony planned for Rafael Nadal after the 14-time champion ...

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Nadal won't '100% close door' on 'magical' French Open (ZAWYA)

Nadal, who will celebrate his 38th birthday on June 3, faces world number four Alexander Zverev in the first round in Paris on Monday.

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Is Rafael Nadal playing in his last French Open at Roland-Garros in ... (AS English)

Nadal starts the tournament with a blockbuster first-round clash against fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Could it be his last match in Paris?

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French Open: Rafael Nadal's farewell leaves gaping hole that tennis ... (GB News)

Rafael Nadal's retirement is edging ever closer and emotions will be running high these next few weeks as the Spaniard bids farewell to Roland Garros - a ...

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French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek feature among ... (Sky Sports)

French Open 2024: Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek feature among the players to watch at Roland Garros, but are they the favourites?

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Nadal Bidding To Avoid Early French Open Exit (Barron's)

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.

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French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal's farewell cancelled by tournament ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal, the record 14-time Roland-Garros champion, said earlier this year that there was "a big, big chance" that the 2024 French Open would be his ...

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French Open 2024: How to Watch, Stream All the Tennis Live Today ... (CNET)

Check out the men's and women's draws and match schedules, and learn how to watch the second Grand Slam of the year without cable.

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French Open 2024: Here's how to watch on TV, betting odds and ... (KGET 17)

PARIS (AP) โ€” Get ready for the French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the clay-court Grand Slam tennis ...

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French Open 2024: Day 2 order of play and schedule - When are ... (Eurosport.com)

The French Open continues on May 27 at Roland-Garros and several big names will be in action on the second day, including Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev.

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Highlights of French Open tennis tournament (Xinhua)

Wang Yafan of China hits a return during the women's singles first round match between. Wang Yafan of China and Maria Timofeeva of Russia at the French Open ...

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Fans line up in cool Roland Garros weather as French Open begins (The Straits Times)

PARIS - Thousands of spectators made their way through the Roland Garros gates under cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine to attend the French Open as ...

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Tennis: Naomi Osaka off to winning start at French Open (Kyodo News Plus)

In the first match on Roland Garros' center court, Court Philippe-Chatrier, Osaka, ranked 134th in the world as she works her way back after giving birth to her ...

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French Open 2024 live updates: Latest with Naomi Osaka, Carlos ... (The Athletic)

Follow live action from day one of the French Open, with former No 1s Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz both set to play at Roland Garros.

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Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach French Open second round (CNA)

PARIS : Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka laboured past unseeded Italian Lucia Bronzetti 6-1 4-6 7-5 in the first round of the French Open on ...

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French Open 2024: Osaka squeezes through, Carlos Alcaraz in ... (The Guardian)

Rolling report: Join Daniel Harris for updates as the men's and women's first-round singles matches begin at Roland Garros.

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Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael ... (The Associated Press)

The French tennis federation has decided to put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year.

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Naomi Osaka wins at French Open for 1st time since 2021 - ESPN (ESPN)

Naomi Osaka labored past unseeded Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 in the first round of the French Open to claim her first win at Roland Garros in three ...

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Expert picks: Who will win the 2024 French Open titles? - ESPN (ESPN)

The French Open begins Sunday, and though 14-time champion Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic are both playing, questions abound on whether ...

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Alcaraz mauls Wolf to reach French Open second round (The Straits Times)

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2024 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his first round match against JJ Wolf of ...

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Naomi Osaka secures hard-fought victory in French Open opener ... (The Associated Press)

Naomi Osaka marks her 7th appearance in Paris with a first-round win over Lucia Bronzetti (1-6, 6-4, 7-5) on Sunday, the first day of the 2024 French Open.

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French Open: Shock as JJ Wolf breaks Carlos Alcaraz straight away ... (Eurosport.com)

There is shock from the crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier as JJ Wolf breaks Carlos Alcaraz straight away in their opening match at Roland-Garros.

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Alcaraz mauls Wolf to reach French Open second round (CNA)

PARIS : Third seed Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title when he beat American J.J. Wolf 6-1 6-2 6-1 without any ...

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Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka ... (The Washington Post)

No. 48-ranked Bronzetti has never won at Roland Garros in three appearances. Her career record in Grand Slam tournaments is 3-10. In her most recent match at ...

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French Open: 'I didn't know I would play Iga Swiatek!' - Naomi Osaka ... (Eurosport.com)

Naomi Osaka laughs at not realising her draw at the French Open as she is asked about potentially facing Iga Swiatek at Roland-Garros.

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French Open: 'Wow!' - Carlos Alcaraz amazes fans with 'beautiful ... (Eurosport.com)

Carlos Alcaraz amazes the Paris fans with a 'beautiful strike' on a winner in his Roland-Garros opener at the French Open. You can watch every day of the ...

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French Open 2024: How to watch Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander ... (Yahoo Sports)

It's time for the clay court Grand Slam at Roland Garros. Here's how to tune in to the French Open this year.

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French Open 2024 LIVE - Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Andy ... (Eurosport.com)

Welcome to Eurosport's live text coverage of the 2024 French Open as Novak Djokovic defends his crown and Rafael looks set to compete for the last time.

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Wawrinka sends Murray packing in French Open first round (The Straits Times)

PARIS - Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka handed Andy Murray a 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round defeat under the lights at Roland Garros on Sunday, ...

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French Open 2024: Andy Murray and Jack Draper knocked out in ... (Sky Sports)

Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Stan Wawrinka in what is likely his last French Open singles match; Murrays fellow Brit Jack Draper knocked out after ...

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French Open 2024: Andy Murray loses to Stan Wawrinka after Jack ... (BBC Sport)

Andy Murray and Jack Draper both lose as the British campaign at the French Open gets off to an inauspicious start.

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Andy Murray suffers first-round exit to Stan Wawrinka at French ... (ESPN)

Andy Murray suffered a first-round exit at the French Open as he fell to an inspired Stan Wawrinka in straight sets on Sunday night.

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Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi ... (The Hindu)

Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka shine at French Open with impressive wins, setting the stage for exciting matchups ahead.

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Naomi Osaka beats nerves to knock Lucia Bronzetti out of French ... (The Guardian)

Naomi Osaka beat Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 to reach the French Open second round, where she should face Iga Swiatek.

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Osaka, Alcaraz off to winning starts at French Open (Japan Today)

Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz ...

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Naomi Osaka overcomes late stumble to make winning start at ... (The Japan Times)

Naomi Osaka reached the second round of the French Open for the first time in three years after battling past Italy's Lucia Bronzetti on Sunday at Roland ...

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Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out French Open return in 2025 despite ... (Sky Sports)

Rafael Nadal says he cannot guarantee this years French Open will be his last appearance at Roland Garros as he heads towards retirement; Spaniard faces ...

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Andy Murray loses to Stan Wawrinka in first round of French Open (Sky News)

Andy Murray, 37, lost in straight sets to fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka - but said he was proud of what he has achieved at the French Open throughout his ...

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French Open day two (The Straits Times)

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2024 General view during the first round match between Britain's Andy Murray and Switzerland's ...

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French Open 2024 live updates: Latest from Roland Garros today ... (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage of the second day of the 2024 French Open ahead of the heavyweight contest between Alexander Zverev and Rada Nadal.

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French Open 2024: How to watch Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander ... (Yahoo Sports)

It's time for the clay court Grand Slam at Roland Garros. Here's how to tune into Nadal vs. Zverev.

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Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev LIVE stream: French Open latest ... (The Independent)

The 14-time French Open champion has admitted there is a 'big, big chance' he is playing at Roland Garros for the final time.

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French Open 2024: Andy Murray remains proud of his legacy ... (Sky Sports)

Andy Murray reflects on his French Open legacy following defeat to Stan Wawrinka in what could be his final Roland Garros appearance before his retirement ...

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French Open: Nadal v Zverev, Swiatek, Sinner and Jabeur win on ... (The Guardian)

More big names are in action in the opening round at Roland Garros on Monday. Join our writers for updates.

Nadal Bidding To Avoid Early French Open Exit, Sinner Shines (Barron's)

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

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At French Open, Rafael Nadal is latest tennis star seeking last ... (ESPN)

The Spaniard has won 14 times on the red clay at Roland Garros and is likely entering his final French Open tournament this year.

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Clinical Swiatek crushes qualifier Jeanjean to start French Open ... (CNA)

PARIS : Top seed Iga Swiatek cruised past qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-1 6-2 on Monday to successfully launch her title defence at the French Open where she ...

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Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all ... (The Washington Post)

Rafael Nadal's fans have traveled from all over to be at Roland Garros for what might be his last French Open match this year.

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At French Open, Rafael Nadal is latest tennis star seeking last ... (ESPN.co.uk)

The Spaniard has won 14 times on the red clay at Roland Garros and is likely entering his final French Open tournament this year.

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French Open day two (CNA)

The Italian will next face French wildcard Richard Gasquet who beat Croatian Borna Coric in the first round. 1022 VONDROUSOVA COMFORTABLY BEATS MASAROVA. Czech ...

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Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all ... (The Associated Press)

Rafael Nadal's fans have traveled from all over to be at Roland Garros for what might be his last French Open match this year. Or ever.

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French Open: 'Fabulous!' - Rafael Nadal wins epic point against ... (Eurosport.com)

Watch as Rafael Nadal wins an epic point against Alexander Zverev in their French Open first-round match as the fans go wild. You can watch every day of the ...

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Tennis: Alcaraz and Osaka lead other top stars to open French Open ... (CGTN)

The 2024 French Open kicked off on Sunday as Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Naomi Osaka of Japan led several top stars to advance into the ...

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French Open 2024: 'Unbelievable, unreal' - Alex Corretja reacts to ... (Eurosport.com)

Eurosport's Alex Corretja could not contain his emotion as Rafael Nadal made his way onto Court Philippe-Chatrier for what could be the final time.

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Rafael Nadal French Open Career Prize Money Totals $23.7 Million (Sportico.com)

Rafael Nadal's French Open prize money accounts for roughly 18% of his career winnings on the court.

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Rafael Nadal's possible last French Open ends with first-round loss (NBC New York)

Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the 2024 French Open to Alexander Zverev, marking his earliest exit in the tournament.

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Rafael Nadal goes down fighting against Alexander Zverev in ... (The Straits Times)

The 14-time winner lost 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the first round on May 27. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell (FRANCE 24)

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 ...

Rafael Nadal swept by Alexander Zverev in possible French Open ... (NBC Sports)

Rafael Nadal lost in the French Open first round in what may have been his last Roland Garros match.

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Rafael Nadal's possible last French Open ends with first-round loss (NBC New York)

Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the 2024 French Open to Alexander Zverev, marking his earliest exit in the tournament.

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Nadal goes down fighting against Zverev in earliest French Open exit (CNA)

PARIS : Rafa Nadal crashed to his earliest exit at the French Open on Monday after a 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 first-round defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev, ...

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French Open Day 2 LIVE - Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal and Jannik ... (Eurosport.com)

Welcome to Eurosport's live text coverage on Day 2 of the 2024 French Open, where the likes of Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal are all in ...

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French Open order of play: Day 2 schedule including Rafael Nadal ... (The Independent)

14-time French Open champion Nadal may be playing in this tournament for the last time and faces a tough opening round.

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French Open: Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round (The Australian Financial Review)

The loss to Alexander Zverev knocked the 14-time Roland Garros champion out of his favourite tournament.

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Full list of Nadal's Grand Slam titles; records achievements at French ... (Business Standard)

Nadal has appeared in 14 finals at the French Open and won each one of them, thereby having a 100 per cent record at the Roland Garros.

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Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat (CNA)

PARIS : 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, ...

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Tennis - Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat (The Straits Times)

PARIS - 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, ...

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Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev in what may be his French ... (The Guardian)

Rafael Nadal said there is a 'big percentage' he will not be back at Roland Garros after his three-set defeat by the No 4 seed Alexander Zverev.

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French Open LIVE: Rafael Nadal beaten by Alexander Zverev in ... (Yahoo Sports)

The 14-time French Open champion admitted there was a 'big, big chance' he was playing at Roland Garros for the final time before he was beaten in ...

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French Open: Nadal loses in the first round to Alexander Zverev (The Associated Press)

It is the first time that Rafael Nadal has been beaten in two consecutive matches on clay courts and the first time he has dropped a match earlier than the ...

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Swiatek sets up battle royale with Osaka after quick French Open start (The Guardian)

Iga Swiatek beat Leolia Jeanjean 6-1, 6-2 to set up a second-round clash against Naomi Osaka, with the pair having eight grand slam titles between them.

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French Open 2024: Swiatek breezes past Jeanjean into round two ... (Sportstar)

Iga Swiatek kicked off her bid for a fourth French Open title by dropping just three games in a trademark demolition of French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in ...

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Fans' tears flow as 'legend' Nadal bows out at French Open (The Straits Times)

Before the start of the match, fans had hailed a player dubbed a โ€œsuperheroโ€. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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