The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Nadal

World number two Daniil Medvedev and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas begin their French Open campaigns on Tuesday looking to take their first steps towards breaking the Roland Garros stranglehold of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. US Open champion Medvedev has traditionally struggled on clay, needing five trips to Paris before…

World number one Novak Djokovic says he will defend his title at Wimbledon but supports the decision to strip the tournament of rankings points due to its ban on Russian players.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic wasted no time in getting their French Open campaigns off to the perfect start as they breeze into the second round.

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

Nadal swept aside Australia’s Jordan Thompson 6-2 6-2 6-2

Rafael Nadal cruised to a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory in Paris, while Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans also progressed

Thirteen-time champion Rafael Nadal cruised into the second round of the French Open on Monday following a straight sets victory over the unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson.

Plus, the Warriors went up 3–0.

The Spaniard, who’ll turn 36 during the French Open, has become the elder statesman tennis desperately needs.