Will this be tennis superstar Rafael Nadal’s last French Open?

May. 29, 2024 Sports

The French Open kicked off on Sunday. Rafael Nadal lost in the first round, Coco Gauff advanced, while Naomi Osaka fell to Iga Swiatek in an intense match.

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Guest:

Matthew Futterman - senior writer covering tennis for The Athletic - @MattFutterman

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Rebecca Haggerty, Zeke Reed, Eddie Sun, Jack Ross

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