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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Inside Rafael Nadal's record on clay: Spain tennis legend to miss 2023 French Open but legacy remains intact | Sporting News
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French Open 2020 - 'Incredible' - Roger Federer leads tributes to Rafael Nadal after 20th Grand Slam - Eurosport
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Rafael Nadal Wins 14th French Open, 22nd Major Championship To Extend Lead Over Rivals Federer, Djokovic
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In just third-ever fifth set at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal edges Felix Auger-Aliassime in more than four hours—and will face Novak Djokovic next
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Rafael Nadal suffers first ever French Open defeat at hands of Robin Soderling | French Open 2009 | The Guardian
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