Social

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal gets in final practice ahead of Roland Garros clash with Zverev

By Baseline Staff May 27, 2024
Social

Quote of the Day: Dubai champion Mirra Andreeva too young for champagne

By David Kane Feb 22, 2025
Social

'It's changing lives': Rohan Bopanna, Andrea Vavassori keep it classy in defending doubles

By Baseline Staff Feb 22, 2025
Social

Formula 1 star George Russell spotted watching Andrey Rublev, Felix Auger-Aliassime in Doha

By Liya Davidov Feb 21, 2025
Social

Quote of the Day: Clara Tauson has long night of recovery after Dubai semifinal

By David Kane Feb 21, 2025
Social

Quote of the Day: Clara Tauson feared letdown after Sabalenka upset

By David Kane Feb 20, 2025
Social

ATP Challenger event in Brazzaville, Congo interrupted by reported gunfire near tournament site

By Liya Davidov Feb 19, 2025
Social

Quote of the Day: Mirra Andreeva dreams of Andy Murray US Open mixed partnership

By David Kane Feb 19, 2025
Social

“We both love Oakberry!” Inside Aryna Sabalenka’s açaí love story with Georgios Frangulis

By David Kane Feb 19, 2025
Social

WATCH: Jimmy Butler smashes overhead past Carlos Alcaraz during "dream" hit in Doha

By Liya Davidov Feb 18, 2025
Social

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal gets in final practice ahead of Roland Garros clash with Zverev

The 14-time champion practiced on Court 3 late Monday morning in Paris.

ByBaseline Staff

Published May 27, 2024

The day is finally here.

On Monday, Rafael Nadal will play his first Roland Garros match since lifting his record-extending 14th Coupe des Mousquetaires on Court Philippe Chatrier. The left-hander takes on fourth seed Alexander Zverev, who arrives with the Rome trophy in hand.

The 37-year-old boasts a 112-3 career record at the Paris major. He and Zverev have not played since their 2022 semifinal here, when the German suffered an ankle injury that abruptly forced him to retire late in the second set.

Making his final preparations, Nadal practiced for a half hour on Court 3 just before midday in Paris. Our gallery:

Advertising

Rafa gets ready for his session.

Rafa gets ready for his session.

© Matt Fitzgerald

It didn't take long for Rafa to loosen up.

It didn't take long for Rafa to loosen up.

© Matt Fitzgerald

Looking on to coaches Carlos Moya and Marc Lopez.

Looking on to coaches Carlos Moya and Marc Lopez.

© Matt Fitzgerald

Advertising

Time check?

Time check?

© Matt Fitzgerald

The bulk of this practice entailed pummeling forehands.

The bulk of this practice entailed pummeling forehands.

© Matt Fitzgerald

:)

:)

© Matt Fitzgerald

Advertising

Walking back through a crowd of elated fans.

Walking back through a crowd of elated fans.

© Matt Fitzgerald