Rafael Nadal, the 'King of Clay,' may have played his last match at the French Open. Nadal, who holds a record 14 titles at Roland Garros and has earned over $23 million from the tournament, was emotional after losing in the first round to Alexander Zverev. Despite not wanting a farewell party, Nadal expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying, 'If it is the last time, I enjoyed it.' His overall record at the French Open stands at an impressive 112-4. Nadal's dominance at Roland Garros is unparalleled, and his potential departure marks the end of an era in tennis. A few years ago, Tom Rinaldi named Nadal as his most interesting interview subject.
Rafael Nadal said he did not want a French Open leaving party, but he got one anyway as he bowed out to Alexander Zverev in the first round at @rolandgarros - by @AndyCSims #RolandGarros https://t.co/2fs8rQ3rLJ
'If it is the last time, I enjoyed it': Rafael Nadal waves a supposed final goodbye to French Open #rafaelnadal #nadal #FrenchOpen #tennis https://t.co/cgph21Jo7Q
Rafael Nadal gets emotional after losing first round in possible last French Open: 'Not 100% sure' https://t.co/RlroeHSJtp
King of Clay π #RolandGarros https://t.co/s7J3e1cInN
Rafael Nadal drops retirement hint as he crashes out of French Open https://t.co/Yvkx5aYQSj
Rafael Nadal has won a record 14 titles and more than $23M at the French Open. In what could be his final #RolandGarros, he says thank you to the fans. "If it is the last time, I enjoyed it." https://t.co/uzxznAdDRq
A few years ago I asked the great Tom Rinaldi who his most interesting interview subject was. His answer: Rafael Nadal. He likely played his last match at Roland Garros today, where he was king.
A few years ago I asked the great Tom Rinaldi who his most interesting interview subject was. His answer: Rafael Nadal. He played his last match at Roland Garros today, where he was king.
Me watching Rafa Nadal's speech at Roland Garros https://t.co/HMTRAUqmUm
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Nadal leaves #rolandgarros without total clarity, but concedes it might be his last. No player has ever dominated a major tournament like Nadal did there, and probably no one will again in our lifetimes. So very much to be proud of for him.
The King of Clay thanks the crowd at Roland-Garros in what could be his last French Open If so, Rafa Nadal would finish with 14 French Open titles and a 112-4 record overall. https://t.co/Iy6o4ZQMBW