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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Howard Fendrich

Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?

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The French tennis federation put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year, because he has said this might not necessarily be his final appearance at the tournament he has won a record 14 times.

Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo said Sunday, Day 1 of the clay-court Grand Slam event, that Nadal let officials know he didn't want to close the door on a return before he told the world that at a pre-tournament news conference.

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