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Rafael Nadal lost in straight sets to Alexander Zverev in the first round of the French Open The Spaniard has been close to unbeatable here since winning his first French Open title as a teenager in 2005. He had lost only three out of 115 matches - and dropped only three sets in his previous 18 first round appearances. But Nadal, who turns 38 next month, lost that many sets in just over three hours yesterday as Rome Masters champion Zverev won 6-3 7-6 6-3.

After the defeat, Nadal said: "I would love to thank you all it's difficult for me to talk I don't know if it'll be the last time I'm going to be here in front of you, I don't know if it is the last time, I have enjoyed it. The crowd have been amazing the whole week. For me it's so special to feel the love of the people the way I have felt.



"I have been going through a very tough two years in terms of injuries, I went all through this process with a dream to be back here at Roland Garros. The first round wasn't the ideal one, but I was competitive, I had my chances, but it was not enough against a great player. For me it's tough to say what's going on in the future.

"There's a bg percentage I won't be back here, but I can't say 100%. The body is feeling a little bit better also. Maybe in two months it's enough, I can't give anything else, but it's something I don't feel yet.

I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics, that's motivation. "The amount of feelings I had on this amazing court through all my tennis career i.

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