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Fourteen-Time French Open Champion Nadal Celebrated at Tournament
- Rafael Nadal was honored with a farewell ceremony on Sunday at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris to celebrate his French Open achievements.
- Nadal retired last year after a career marked by intense competition with the Big Four players, including Federer, Djokovic, and Murray.
- At the event, Nadal reflected on his 20 years at Roland Garros, noting his record 14 French Open titles and a 112-4 match record there.
- Nadal expressed how deeply connected he felt to the French crowd, acknowledged the strong competitive respect he shared with his fellow top players, and was honored with a commemorative plaque featuring his footprint and the number 14.
- The ceremony closed with a standing ovation from thousands of fans who received "MERCI RAFA" T-shirts, marking Nadal's lasting legacy at the tournament.
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14-time French Open champion Nadal celebrated at tournament
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The French Open kicked off Sunday with a look back, honoring 14-time champion Rafael Nadal with loud applause, a standing ovation, and a gathering of tennis' Big Four—accompanied by the familiar chant of "Rafa!" Current players such as Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek watched from the stands with fans...
Nadal bids teary farewell to Roland Garros as Sabalenka races to win
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Nadal bursts into tears during French Open farewell speech as legends join him
RAFAEL NADAL shed tears as he returned to Roland Garros as a retired tennis star – but he misplaced one of the sheets of his on-court speech. The greatest French Open champion in history was teary-eyed as he said thank you and farewell to 15,000 fans on his second home of Court Philippe-Chatrier. GettyRafael Nadal broke down in tears on his French Open farewell[/caption] GettyNadal was joined on Court Philippe-Chatrier by Novak Djokovic, Roger F…
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