Twenty-two-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has expressed uncertainty about whether the 2024 French Open will be his final appearance at Roland Garros. When asked by a reporter on Saturday if this year's tournament would mark his retirement, Nadal replied, \"Don't assume that.\"
\"It's a big, big chance that it's going to be my last Roland Garros,\" Nadal acknowledged, adding, \"But if I have to tell you it's 100 percent my last Roland Garros? Sorry, but I will not. Because I cannot predict what's going on.\"
Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, has faced numerous injuries over the past two years, limiting his participation in matches. He has publicly mentioned that 2024 might be his final year competing professionally. Despite these challenges, Nadal remains determined to continue his illustrious career.
With an impressive record of 14 French Open titles, Nadal missed the 2023 tournament due to hip surgery, marking his first absence from Roland Garros since his debut in 2005. In 2024, he has played 11 matches, securing seven victories so far.
Fans around the world remain hopeful that Nadal will continue to grace the courts, adding more chapters to his legendary status in the world of tennis.
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