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Rafael Nadal Faces Zverev Challenge in French Open Return

Rafael Nadal a 14-time men’s title winner at the French Open is set to make his return to the tournament. He will face German fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the first round. Nadal, who has dominated the French Open throughout his career, plans to retire later this year

Andy Murray’s Return and Matchup

Andy Murray, a fellow veteran and former three-time Grand Slam winner, will also be competing at the French Open. Murray will start his campaign against fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka. Murray has only played once at Roland Garros since 2017 and aims to make a memorable exit after recovering from an ankle injury.

Rafael Nadal’s Challenging Draw

Rafael Nadal unseeded status exposes him to a daunting draw, pitting him against the formidable fourth seed, Alexander Zverev in the first round. Zverev, widely regarded as a top contender for the title, clinched victory at the Italian Open, amplifying the challenge for Nadal in his French Open comeback.

Murray and Wawrinka’s Historic Matches

The matchup between Murray and Wawrinka recalls their historic matches, including their intense 2017 Roland Garros semi-final encounter.

In summary, Rafael Nadal’s anticipated return to the French Open will commence with a challenging first-round match against Alexander Zverev. Andy Murray, also contemplating retirement will face Stan Wawrinka in his first-round match. Both players aim to make a memorable exit from the tournament.

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