He certainly left his indelible mark in Paris. A larger-than-life statue was erected near an entrance to the tournament grounds in 2021, while he was still active; a ceremony honoring him will be held Sunday in the main stadium, Court Philippe-Chatrier, after the first three matches of Day 1.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is currently enjoying his life away from the game. The star player last played in the Davis Cup 2024 final before his retirement. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has admitted to living a life without pain,

There will be an unfamiliar uncertainty at the French Open when the year's second Grand Slam tournament begins in Paris on Sunday