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Rafael Nadal, 38, the former Spanish tennis player, who retired from the sport in November last year, is set to be honoured at the upcoming edition of the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, next week. The ceremony in the honour of Rafael Nadal, who won the French Open record 14 times, will be held at the Court Philippe Chatrier on Friday, May 25, as announced by Amelie Mauresmo, the director of the tournament.
During his illustrious career, which lasted for more than two decades, Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam titles, and nearly two-thirds of his wins came at the hallowed turf of Roland Garros. With that, no other player in the history of tennis, men or women, who won as many Grand Slam singles titles as Rafael Nadal managed to achieve at the French Open.
Rafa made history at Roland Garros and his 14 titles will perhaps remain unequalled: Amelie Mauresmo
In her statement about the latest development from the world of tennis, in regards to honouring Rafael Nadal at his spiritual home French Open, in the middle of Court Philippe Chatrier, Amelie Mauresmo was quoted as saying, “Rafa made history at Roland Garros and his 14 titles will perhaps remain unequalled. The idea is to have a vision for the future and also to celebrate those who thrilled us in the past.”
Notably, before retiring from tennis last year, Rafael Nadal played in the French Open last year, but it didn’t end in a title win as he lost to the finalist Alexander Zverev of Germany. Moreover, apart from Rafael Nadal, the likes of Mary Pierce, who is the French Open champion from 2000, and Richard Gasquet, set to retire from the sport, will be honoured at the Roland Garros this year.
