Nadal withdraws from French Open and outlines farewell tour for 2024

The 2023 French Open lost one of its biggest draws on Thursday when the 14-time men's singles champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the tournament in Paris due to injury and also outlined his plan for a year-long grand farewell to a circuit that has brought him fame, fortune and giddy legions of fans.

The 36-year-old has not played competitively since succumbing to a hip injury during a second round loss at the Aus