By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 20, 2024
Get ready Roland Garros.
It's Rafa Time.
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The king of clay arrived on the Roland Garros grounds for what may well be his French Open farewell.
Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Nadal looked fit and relaxed ahead of his first Roland Garros practice session.
Fans chanted "Rafa! Rafa!" as Nadal practiced.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion received a rousing ovation from fans packed inside Court Philippe Chatrier for his opening practice.
The energy-level for Nadal's practice session was sky-high, which makes you wonder how loud Court Philippe Chatrier will be for Nadal's first French Open match.
Roland Garros starts on Sunday.
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