Rafael Nadal's journey at the Italian Open came to an unexpected halt, leaving fans across the globe in shock 😱. The tennis legend faced a swift defeat in the second round, bowing out to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz with a score of 6-1, 6-3.
In just 93 minutes, the 10-time Rome champion saw his hopes dashed. This loss not only marked an early exit but also raised questions about his participation in the upcoming French Open 🎾.
Nadal, who announced earlier this month that the Madrid Open would be his last appearance there, might have played his final match in Rome as well 🏟️. The 14-time Roland Garros champion expressed uncertainty about joining the tournament scheduled to kick off on May 26.
\"I'm still deciding whether to participate,\" Nadal shared, leaving the tennis world on the edge of their seats 🤔.
Meanwhile, on the women's side, excitement brews as China's Zheng prepares to meet Naomi Osaka in the next round 🇨🇳🇯🇵. Tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this clash, promising high-energy rallies and fierce competition 🔥.
Stay tuned for more updates as we follow these thrilling developments in the world of tennis! 🎾✨
Reference(s):
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