PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal’s first French Open match in the tournament’s main stadium came on May 25, 2005 — a straight-set victory in the second round against Xavier Malisse. That made Nadal’s career record in the tournament 2-0, and he was just getting started on the way to what would end up as a 112-4 mark and 14 championships at Paris.

Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on Sunday — the record 14-time champion on the Paris clay retired from tennis last November after an illustrious career.

On the opening day of the 2025 French Open, Roland Garros paid tribute to Rafael Nadal, honoring his legendary career and record 14 titles on Parisian clay. The emotional ceremony marked Nadal’s official farewell,