Roland Garros opened with tears, chants and a sea of brick-red T-shirts reading 'Merci Rafa' as the French Open paid an emotional tribute on Sunday to Rafael Nadal, the man who conquered its courts like no other.

The big four were reunited last night as Roland Garros paid tribute to Rafael Nadal. Twelve months after what proved to be his final match on Court Philippe Chatrier, the great Spaniard returned for a hero’s welcome and an icon’s farewell. There were t ...

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Rafael Nadal believes his legacy at Roland-Garros is more broad than the record-setting 14 titles he won in Paris.

Roland Garros opened with tears, chants and a sea of brick-red T-shirts reading 'Merci Rafa' as the French Open paid an emotional tribute on Sunday to Rafael Nadal, the man who conquered its courts like no other.

Rafael Nadal, who will turn 39 on June 3, holds a career record of 112-4 at Roland Garros. The run even includes a 14-0 record in finals.