Nadal Faces Tough Opener Against Zverev in French Open Return
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, aiming for his 15th French Open title, will commence his campaign against German powerhouse Alexander Zverev in the opening round of the prestigious tournament. Nadal, who has dominated the clay courts of Roland Garros with a record 14 victories, is set to bid adieu to the event later this year.
Zverev, the fourth seed, comes into the tournament as a strong contender after clinching the Italian Open title in the preceding week. Meanwhile, former world number one Andy Murray, announcing his impending retirement, gears up for his first-round clash against seasoned campaigner Stan Wawrinka.
Murray, 37, makes a final appearance at Roland Garros after overcoming an ankle injury, having previously struggled on the clay surface since 2017. Defending men's champion Novak Djokovic kicks off his title defense against French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
On the women's side, Iga Swiatek, eyeing a third consecutive French Open title, starts her journey against either a qualifier or a lucky loser. The French Open, the second Grand Slam event of the season, is scheduled to commence on Sunday, May 26th.
