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Nadal 'not sure' if he has played final French Open match after first-round loss to Zverev
The 14-time champion beaten 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 by German fourth seed but says he hopes to return to Roland Garros for this summer's Olympic Games
The National
May 27, 2024