Rafael Nadal won't defend French Open crown at Roland-Garros in 2023 due to injury, aims to play one more year
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Is Rafael Nadal Retiring in 2024? Here's Why It Can Be a Perfect Goodbye to His Legendary Career - EssentiallySports
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Rafael Nadal withdrawal from French Open 2023 has 'massive impact' for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz - Alex Corretja - Eurosport
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open with hip injury; 2024 likely to be last year on tour
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Rome Open, may miss Roland Garros
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2022 French Open men's odds, picks, predictions: Proven tennis expert fading Rafael Nadal in futures bets
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Rafael Nadal withdrawal from French Open 2023 has 'massive impact' for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz - Alex Corretja - Eurosport
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Fans speculate about Nadal's retirement before French Open announcement
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French Open 2023: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info - Sportstar
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open with injury and plans to retire next year, Rafael Nadal