French Open

2024 - 5 - 26

French Open Drama Unfolds: Nadal's Uncertain Farewell and Top Contenders

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Get the inside scoop on the French Open 2024 chaos with Nadal's farewell cancellation and Djokovic's and Swiatek's spotlight.

The French Open 2024 is off to a tumultuous start with defending champions Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek in the spotlight at Roland Garros. Amidst the excitement, the tournament director, Amelie Mauresmo, revealed that the planned farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal had to be cancelled as Nadal expressed uncertainty about it being his last appearance. Will the 'King of Clay' bid adieu this year or continue to reign at the French Open? The suspense is palpable.

As the tournament unfolds, the fans are left questioning the fate of Nadal's illustrious career at Roland Garros. With high stakes, Nadal faces stiff competition in his first-round match against Alexander Zverev, setting the stage for a potential early exit that could shake the tennis world. Meanwhile, on the other side of the court, Naomi Osaka clinches her first victory at Roland Garros since 2021, adding a new chapter to her tennis journey.

In the midst of uncertainties, the French Open 2024 continues to captivate audiences worldwide with thrilling matches and surprising upsets. Will Djokovic and Swiatek maintain their dominance, or will new contenders rise to the occasion? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds at Roland Garros, shaping the legacy of tennis legends and ushering in a new era of champions.

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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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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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French Open 2024: Full schedule, seedings, match times, odds ... (Evening Standard)

Roland Garros last hurrahs lie ahead for both Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal.

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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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Rafael Nadal, the French Open and the uncertainty of the King's last ... (The Independent)

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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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 scrap farewell after Rafael Nadal says 2024 may not ... (centralfifetimes.com)

Nadal said on Saturday that he was not certain that this year's tournament would be his last.

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Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit (FRANCE 24)

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

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

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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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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French Open 2024 live updates: Latest as rain delays halt Jack ... (The Athletic)

Follow live action from the French Open first day at Roland Garros with Richard Gasquet in action and Andy Murray set to play after Carlos Alcaraz win.

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Osaka and Alcaraz win their opening matches at the French Open (Morning Star Online)

The former world number one from Japan needed a deciding set to beat Lucia Bronzetti in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier. Osaka seemed in line for a ...

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French Open: Jack Draper out in 1st round to Dutch qualifier - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Britain's Jack Draper was stunned in straight sets against Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in the French Open first round on Sunday.

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French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic 'embarrassed' by low ... (Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic faces French qualifier Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round in Roland-Garros on Tuesday; You can follow the action at the French Open ...

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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: Carlos Alcaraz takes opening set after being broken ... (Eurosport.com)

Carlos Alcaraz takes the opening set in style after being broken by JJ Wolf in the first game of the match at the French Open. You can watch every day of ...

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French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz cruises through first round but ... (Sky Sports)

World No 3 Carlos Alcaraz shrugs off any injury fears in breezing past JJ Wolf in straight sets in first round; You can follow the action at the French Open ...

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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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Andy Murray suffers first-round exit at French Open - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Andy Murray suffered a first round exit at the French Open in the men's singles as he fell to an inspired Stan Wawrinka in straight sets on Sunday evening.

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Jack Draper knocked out of French Open by qualifier Jesper de Jong (The Guardian)

Britain's Jack Draper was beaten 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6, 6-3 by the Dutchman Jesper de Jong, ranked No 176, in the first round of the French Open.

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Andy Murray thrashed by Stan Wawrinka in probably last French ... (iNews)

The Brit was broken in the very first game of this match, where the combined age of the two men at 76 was the second-highest at Roland Garros for 50 years. He ...

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Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka LIVE: French Open first round latest ... (The Independent)

This tie is a repeat of the 2016 and 2017 French Open semi-finals and Murray will hope to finally defeat Wawrinka tonight.

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French Open 2024 LIVE: Murray, Osaka, Alcaraz, Draper, Rublev ... (BBC Sport)

Follow live text & listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from day one of the French Open at Roland Garros.

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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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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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French Open: Stan Wawrinka beats Andy Murray; Alcaraz and ... (The Associated Press)

Wawrinka, at 39, is just the third man of at least that age to win a match at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament since 1980. Murray just turned 37, and this ...

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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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Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan ... (The Independent)

The 37-year-old Scot, still expected to retire this year despite some recent wavering, was beaten in the first round by fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka.

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Andy Murray knocked out of French Open by Stan Wawrinka after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Andy Murray crashes out of the French Open in the first round, losing comprehensively in straight sets to fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka on the clay at Roland ...

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French Open 2024 recap - 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 Nadal looks set to compete for the last ...

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French Open day 1: Who said what (FRANCE 24)

-- Novak Djokovic on Rafael Nadal's first-round match against Alexander Zverev on Monday. "He is not seeded and he has not maybe played the way he used to play ...

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French Open day one: Andy Murray and Jack Draper crash out at ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

There were wins for Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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Andy Murray's limp French Open exit was a blessing in disguise (iNews)

Stan Wawrinka handed Murray a pasting at Roland Garros that may help save him from himself.

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Andy Murray 'proud' of French Open legacy as Stan Wawrinka ... (Evening Standard)

Only the brilliance of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic denied the two-time Wimbledon champion Roland Garros success.

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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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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: Andy Murray addresses retirement from tennis - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Andy Murray is still hopeful of finishing his career on a winning note but admits "there is no perfect ending in most scenarios."

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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.

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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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Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan ... (The Independent)

The 37-year-old Scot, still expected to retire this year despite some recent wavering, was beaten in the first round by fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka.

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French Open 2024 live updates: Latest as rain delays day two ... (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage of the second day of the 2024 French Open ahead of Rafael Nadal's first-round match against Alexander Zverev.

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French Open 2024 tennis star is married to notorious ex-Premier ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sloane Stephens is preparing for her first round match at the French Open and will be supported by an ex-Premier League forward in her quest to win at ...

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French Open star is married to striker dubbed one of Premier ... (Daily Express)

Sloane Stephens is dating a forgotten Premier League player (Image: Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images For The Met Museum/Vogue). American tennis star Sloane ...

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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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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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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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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 2024: Iga Swiatek to face Naomi Osaka at Roland ... (Sky Sports)

World No 1 Iga Swiatek dropped just three games against Leolia Jeanjean in her opening match at Roland Garros to set up a second-round tie against four-time ...

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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'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 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 dumped out of French Open โ€“ perhaps for the last time (iNews)

Alexander Zverev is only the third man in history to have recorded a win against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.

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French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev at ... (BBC Sport)

Rafael Nadal's return to the French Open - and possible farewell - is over as the 14-time champion loses to German fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

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

Spaniard says 'big percentage' he will not be back at Roland Garros after three-set defeat.

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