NEW DELHI: Rafa Nadal experienced his earliest exit from the French Open on Monday, falling 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 in the first round to fourth seed Alexander Zverev. This unexpected defeat has left fans questioning whether the 14-time champion will return to the Grand Slam he has dominated for two decades.
The 22-time major champion, who first claimed the Musketeers' Cup in 2005 and last lifted the trophy in 2022 before a serious hip injury disrupted his career, had hinted that this year might be his final one on the tour.
