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French Open 2025 Begins with Nadal Farewell and Wide-Open Contender Fields

Rafael Nadal is honored with an emotional ceremony as top players, including Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, face challenges in their bids for victory.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her quarter final match against China's Zheng Qinwen REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Overview

  • Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, is honored with a ceremony on the opening day at Roland Garros following his retirement last year.
  • Iga Swiatek, the three-time defending champion, enters the tournament struggling with form and ranked No. 5 after a challenging season and a doping suspension served late last year.
  • Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed in the women's draw, is a strong contender after her Madrid Open victory, while the women's field remains highly competitive with several title hopefuls.
  • Carlos Alcaraz, the defending men's champion, is considered a slight favorite after a strong clay-court season, including a win at the Italian Open over Jannik Sinner.
  • Novak Djokovic, seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, faces questions about his form after early exits in recent tournaments but recently secured his 100th ATP title in Geneva.