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.

Rafael Nadal, a 14-time French Open champion, is set to be honoured by the organisers on the opening day of the clay-court Grand Slam with former rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray are expected to attend Nadal’s ceremony,

Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Novak Djokovic will join Rafael Nadal for a farewell ceremony at the French Open. Djokovic admitted to a lack of motivation following Nadal's retirement, highlighting the impact of their rivalry.