Alexander Zverev continued to rebuild his confidence on clay with a straight sets win over Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the Monte Carlo Masters second round.
Although Nadal has revealed that he has seen improvements in his hip injury after trying a new treatment, the question still remains: Will Rafa defend his title at the French Open?
Top players get better treatment at Wimbledon, says Cornet
Five top contenders for the women's title at the US Open.
Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings, Novak Djokovic is still considered the man to beat and still has the power to turn opponents into nervous wrecks.
IMAGES from the Women's Singles Final of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.
Jabeur feels the love in bid for first major title
Rafael Nadal has not played since sustaining a hip injury at the Australian Open in January.
Images from Day 10 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.
Following a hip surgery, Rafael Nadal's season is all but over.
Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.
Coco Gauff, 18, is the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.
Muchova says Grand Slam hunger behind another Sakkari upset in Paris
Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:
Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz
Images from Day 1 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
The duo will face El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Netherlands' Jean-Julien Rojer in the semi-finals.
Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.
Playing in the same arena where the German had suffered torn ligaments in his ankle a year ago
Serena Williams will be favourite for a fourth French Open title if she survives into the second week, former men's champion Jim Courier believes.
Swiatek will face Czech Karolina Muchova in the final.
German Alexander Zverev thought his time had finally come to win a Grand Slam title but his French Open campaign ended in pain and agony after he was forced to retire during his semi-final against Spaniard Rafael Nadal with an ankle injury.
Ahead of this season's Wimbledon, here's a look at the prize money.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.
Nadal has traditionally started his French Open campaigns with at least one claycourt title under his belt but this year got to the French capital empty-handed.
'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'
Nadal, who would pass fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's singles champion if he wins, had to dig deep again in a three-hour slugfest in the semi-final against Alexander Zverev before the German was forced to retire mid-match after injuring his ankle.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.
Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth after being booed off by the crowd.
N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of India, who were entered in the main draw as alternates, were defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Ilya Ivashka and Alexei Popyrin of Australia in the opening round.
Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.
The 24-year-old, who will be hoping to claim a first Grand Slam title at this year's French Open, said he has been trying to play with the same mindset he had during his run to the 2021 Roland Garros final.
Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.
Within touching distance of Grand Slam No. 23, Novak Djokovic said he's in an ideal position to lift the record title in Paris.
Holger Rune is only the third player to make it to the French Open quarter-finals on debut since 2005 after Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner.
Jabeur upset with fans reselling tickets due to women's match in night session
A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals
Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry.
Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.
With Rafael Nadal out with injury, can Novak Djokovic go past the Spaniard and pick up a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
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