PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal’s first French Open match in the tournament’s main stadium came on May 25, 2005 — a straight-set victory in the second round against Xavier Malisse. That made Nadal’s career record in the tournament 2-0, and he was just getting started on the way to what would end up as a 112-4 mark and 14 championships at Paris.

On the opening day of the 2025 French Open, Roland Garros paid tribute to Rafael Nadal, honoring his legendary career and record 14 titles on Parisian clay. The emotional ceremony marked Nadal’s official farewell,

The legendary tennis player and 14-time champion Rafael Nadal to be honoured by Roland Garros. Nadal retired from his illustrious career after Davis Cup last year. The 38-year-old will return to Roland Garros a year after his first-round exit.