The Latest Breaking News from Novak Djokovic

Nadal refused to rule out a return to the French Open next year but it feels like the end is very close now after his straight-sets defeat to fourth seed Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev on Monday joined Robin Soderling and Novak Djokovic as the only men to beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open since 2005.

The ‘King of Clay’ said it was difficult to talk about his future after defeat to Alexander Zverev in the opening round at Roland Garros

The ‘King of Clay’ was beaten in straight sets by fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

Nadal has suggested he will likely retire this year but has not ruled out the possibility of a French Open return

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.

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the French Open on Monday after losing his opening-round tie against Alexander Zverev (6-3, 7-6, 6-3), in what may have been his final appearance on the Paris court that saw him triumph a record 14 times.

Rafael Nadal says he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday, after Jannik Sinner eased through his opener.

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

Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam.

Murray was beaten in straight sets during the first round by the Swiss veteran.