The countdown is on for the 2025 French Open, as the tennis world shifts focus to its second grand slam of the year.Last year, Carlos Alcaraz etched his name into Roland-Garros history with a gritty comeback win over Alexander Zverev,

The current record for a Nadal racket is $139,700 when Sotheby's sold one in February linked to 12 matches in 2022, including his improbable Australian Open final comeback against Daniil Medvedev. When Nadal captured his second title in Melbourne, he became the second man in history to circumnavigate the double career Grand Slam.

The French Open is set to begin Sunday. Novak Djokovic is seeking a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Rafael Nadal, who holds the most French Open titles in history, will be absent from this year's event following his 2024 retirement.

Rafael Nadal has won more French Open tournaments than any other tennis player, with 14 titles. Check out all-time men's and women's winners now.

Rafael Nadal has publicly supported Jannik Sinner amid the controversy surrounding Sinner's three-month suspension for doping. Nadal expressed his firm belief that Sinner never intended to cheat, emphasising the negative impact such scandals have on the sport.

The trailer, shared across social media platforms, has sparked a wave of reactions, with fans on Instagram posting comments like, “Nadal’s voice gave me goosebumps!” and “I'm not crying, I've just got clay in my eyes.”

With Roland Garros coming up, the name of Rafael Nadal comes up almost automatically. The Spaniard's legacy is not only defined by his unmatched 14 French Open titles but also by an astonishing and almost absurd stat: 24 sets won 6-0 throughout his reign in Paris.