Rafael Nadal to face Alexander Zverev in opening match of farewell French Open

Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, faces a high-profile opening match against Alexander Zverev in his farewell tournament. Nadal, unseeded due to injury, meets Zverev, ranked fourth globally, recalling their 2022 semi-final encounter. With a winning record against Zverev, Nadal's farewell tour adds anticipation to the clash, as Zverev enters Paris fresh from a Rome Open victory.