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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal expressed his uncertainty about whether the 2024 Roland-Garros tournament marked his last appearance at the event during an emotional on-court interview following his first-round loss.

Grateful for the crowd’s support throughout his preparation and the tournament, Nadal congratulated his opponent Sascha Zverev and wished him well. Reflecting on his past injuries, Nadal acknowledged the difficulty of accepting his performance was not enough against a strong opponent. Despite the uncertainty, Nadal expressed hope to return for the Olympics and expressed deep gratitude to his team, fans, and the unforgettable feelings he experiences at Roland-Garros. The interview concluded with applause and music.

Rafael Nadal in 2024

Ranked world no.275, the Spaniard played his last match on the 27^th of May when he was defeated by world no.4 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in the 1^st round of the French Open (draw).

At the moment, during this season Nadal owns a composed 7-5 record.

Nadal has scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.