Rafael Nadal plans to retire after the 2024 season, but he said he may play the French Open again after losing in the first round Sunday.
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. Nadal has indicated 2024 likely would be his last season before retirement, but he said Saturday that he is not 100% sure 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 is the first time in his long and illustrious career that Nadal has been beaten in two consecutive matches on clay courts and the first time he has dropped a match earlier than the fourth round at the French Open. 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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