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PARIS — Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 , 6-3 on Monday in what might turn out to be the 14-time Roland Garros champion’s last match at his favorite tournament.he won’t play again at the French Open. And he reiterated that after Monday’s defeat, only his fourth in 116 career matches at the place.
“It’s difficult for me to talk. I don’t know it’s going to be the last time I am here. I am not 100% sure,” said Nadal, whose 1 1/2-year-old son, Rafael Jr., sat on his mother’s lap in the stands. “If it’s the last time, I enjoyed it.” The match was played with the retractable roof shut, and the loud chants of “Ra-fa!” from most in the capacity crowd of about 15,000 echoed.
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