Rafael Nadal's possible farewell after French Open defeat
- Rafael Nadal hints at the possibility that his recent defeat in the French Open may mark his farewell from the tournament.
- The legendary 'King of Clay' expresses uncertainty about his future in emotional post-match speeches.
- Despite the loss, Nadal's determination to return next year remains unclear as fans contemplate the end of an era.
Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev. Nadal, who is 37 years old, said it might be his last time playing at the French Open. He has won 14 times at this tournament. Nadal mentioned that injuries from previous years made him think about retiring. The French Open organizers praised Nadal for his career. Nadal mentioned that he might not play at the French Open again but is motivated to continue playing at the Olympic Games. He lost to Zverev, who is a strong player and one of the contenders for the title. Nadal thanked the crowd for their support and said he is unsure about his future in tennis. Nadal also said he might not play at Wimbledon due to concerns about his body and the different surface. Losing in the first round of the French Open was a new experience for Nadal after playing 116 matches at this tournament. He acknowledged that his performance is not the same as before and hinted at the possibility of retiring soon. Nadal's defeat marked a significant moment in his career, as he has been a dominant force on clay courts. Despite the loss, Nadal received support from fans and fellow players. He has faced various injuries over the years but wanted to say goodbye to tennis on his own terms. If this was his last French Open, Nadal felt he achieved his goal of bidding farewell to the sport.