An enraged Mikael Ymer attacked the chair and got bounced from Lyon.
"Rafa did everything he could to try to play and this is not the way he wants it to end so that's why he's talked about playing next year," John McEnroe said.
The pair enjoyed a productive partnership that saw the Greek reach his second major final at the 2023 Australian Open.
Two-time Grand Slam champion plans a 2024 wedding.
Former world No. 4 James Blake will play his first pro event in 10 years this month.
Problem-solving prowess gives Novak Djokovic the edge going the distance in Paris.
The Russian did himself a favor by nabbing the second seed in Paris.