French Open to honour Nadal at ceremony

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Rafael Nadal will be honoured in a ceremony at this year’s French Open, says tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.

The Spanish great, who retired in November, won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros.

No other player has won as many singles titles at one Grand Slam event as Nadal at the French Open. The 38-year-old claimed his final Grand Slam title there in 2022. Mauresmo said a ceremony would be held on Court Philippe Chatrier at the end of the day session on Sunday, 25 May. “Rafa made history at Roland Garros and his 14 titles will perhaps remain unequalled,” two-time major champion Mauresmo said. “The idea is to have a vision for the future and also to celebrate those who thrilled us in the past.”

Nadal lost to eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev in his final French Open appearance last year.

The tournament will also honour the retiring Richard Gasquet and 2000 champion Mary Pierce.

The French Open – the second major of the year – takes place from 25 May to 8 June.

Prize money for the tournament has also increased by 5.21%, rising to 56.3 million euros (£ 48.35 million).

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