Roland Garros Honors Rafael Nadal with Special Farewell Ceremony

Rafael Nadal, the legendary 14-time French Open champion, is being honored at Roland Garros on May 25, 2025, exactly 20 years after his first main stadium match at the tournament. The French tennis federation is hosting a special farewell ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier following the day's matches, celebrating Nadal's extraordinary career and his record 112-4 match mark at the event. The tribute will include appearances by fellow tennis greats Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray, who will join in paying homage to Nadal's legacy. Nadal retired from professional tennis last year after his final competitive match in the Davis Cup, a retirement ceremony at that event which was widely criticized for being underwhelming and poorly attended by top players. In addition to the ceremony, Roland Garros is also featuring an exhibition dedicated to Nadal's career, allowing fans to explore his remarkable journey on clay. This celebration is seen as a fitting tribute to Nadal, whose dominance and passion on the Parisian clay courts have become iconic in the sport.