Lorenzo Musetti, a rising star in the world of tennis, has expressed his wish to take on Rafael Nadal, but hopefully not on clay, where the Spaniard is considered the best player ever.

PARIS — Lorenzo Musetti and Aryna Sabalenka eased into the second round of the French Open without dropping a set on Sunday's opening day. The eighth-seeded Musetti won 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 against ...

Rafael Nadal won Roland Garros the first time he played it. Novak Djokovic took the title on his 12th try. ... Musetti, the Cinderella of Roland Garros ‘21, was turning into a pumpkin.

Rafa Nadal is cheered by the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) ...

Rafael Nadal waves as he leaves the court after losing to Alexander Zverev during their first round match of the French Open at the Roland ... above all,” said top-10 player Lorenzo Musetti, ...

Musetti and Sabalenka ease into second round at French Open, tournament honors Nadal. By. ... Rafael Nadal. The recently retired Nadal, who won 14 of his 22 major titles on the same court, ...

Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round, ... Rafael Nadal. The recently retired Nadal, who won 14 of his 22 major titles on the same court, ...

Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open.