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What does Nadal's absence mean to French Open men's singles draw?

The French Open is set to have probably the most open men's singles competition since 2005 when king of clay Rafael Nadal first played at Roland Garros. Nadal will be absent from the tournament for the first time in his career due to a hip injury. In this episode, we look at who are the favorites to stand out from the wild competition in Paris and whether Nadal can win another Grand Slam in the remainder of his playing career. Also, we list the Chinese players that fans should keep an eye on when the French Open gets underway on Sunday.
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- 25 May 2023
The French Open is set to have probably the most open men's singles competition since 2005 when king of clay Rafael Nadal first played at Roland Garros. Nadal will be absent from the tournament for the first time in his career due to a hip injury. In this episode, we look at who are the favorites to stand out from the wild competition in Paris and whether Nadal can win another Grand Slam in the remainder of his playing career. Also, we list the Chinese players that fans should keep an eye on when the French Open gets underway on Sunday.