Roland Garros opened with tears, chants and a sea of brick-red T-shirts reading 'Merci Rafa' as the French Open paid an emotional tribute on Sunday to Rafael Nadal, the man who conquered its courts like no other.

Federer, Djokovic and Murray joined him on the court, reuniting the so-called "Big Four" that elevated men's tennis in the past two decades. Following their incredible reunion, th

The 14-time champion returned to his kingdom and received a memorable tribute, the one he fully deserved. Nadal described it as the most emotional moment of his illustrious career. Rafa felt overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect from fans, peers and organizers, who did everything to make this day memorable for him.

Roland Garros opened with tears, chants and a sea of brick-red T-shirts reading 'Merci Rafa' as the French Open paid an emotional tribute on Sunday to Rafael Nadal, the man who conquered its courts like no other.

Rafael Nadal, the undisputed king of clay, bid an emotional farewell at Roland Garros on May 25, 2025, surrounded by fellow legends and adoring fans. The heartfelt ceremony celebrated his unparalleled career,

Old rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray joined Nadal on Court Philippe Chatrier during a long-awaited ceremony to honor the record 14-time French Open winner who retired from tennis last November after an illustrious career.

In the first French Open since Rafael Nadal’s retirement, Carlos Alcaraz is a strong favorite to defend his title in Paris as Spanish great Carlos Moyá tells CNN Sports.