Rafael Nadal’s quest for a historic 15th French Open title hit a snag after a swift exit at the Italian Open, raising questions about his Roland Garros future. 🇪🇸 The clay-court legend fell 6-1, 6-3 to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in Rome—a tournament he’s won 10 times—leaving fans wondering if this marks the end of his iconic career on European clay.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on China’s rising star Zheng Qinwen, who’s set to face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in a thrilling clash of generations. 🎾 Will Nadal defy the odds and compete in Paris? “I need to decide if I’m ready,” he said post-match. With the French Open starting May 26, the clock is ticking!
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