Rafael Nadal emotional as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic join French Open tribute

27-May-2025

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Rafael Nadal fought back tears on May 25 during an emotional tribute at Roland Garros, where the 14-time French Open champion was honored in front of a full house on the court that defined his career.

Organisers held the tribute on Court Philippe-Chatrier, bringing together some of Rafael Nadal's greatest rivals - Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray - to celebrate a legacy unmatched in tennis history. Nadal has registered 112 wins and suffered only four losses in Paris, cementing his dominance at the French Open as one of the sport's most extraordinary achievements.