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Rafael Nadal's Absence From the 2025 French Open Changes the Tournament

  • Rafael Nadal, known as the King of Clay, ended his professional tennis career in late 2024 at 38 years old, missing the 2025 French Open in Paris where he had an unparalleled record of success.
  • Nadal retired due to persistent hip and abdominal injuries after playing only four events since January 2023, including a first-round French Open loss.
  • He won a record 14 French Open titles over a 17-year span from 2005 to 2022, compiling a 112-4 match record on Roland-Garros clay courts.
  • Nadal's impact is honored with a statue installed in 2021 and a ceremony on Day 1 at Court Philippe-Chatrier, while players like Tommy Paul and Lorenzo Musetti note his absence changes the event.
  • His retirement opens the tournament for others, while his legacy as a tennis great leaves lasting influence and anticipation surrounds Djokovic's bid for records amid Nadal's absence.
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Rafael Nadal's absence from the 2025 French Open changes the tournament

PARIS (AP) — As the French Open enters a new, post-Rafa, era this year, there are a couple of prevailing sentiments among tennis players.

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Radio Times broke the news in on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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