There will be an unfamiliar uncertainty at the French Open when the year’s second Grand Slam tournament begins in Paris on Sunday.

He certainly left his indelible mark in Paris. A larger-than-life statue was erected near an entrance to the tournament grounds in 2021, while he was still active; a ceremony honoring him will be held Sunday in the main stadium, Court Philippe-Chatrier, after the first three matches of Day 1.

The legendary tennis player and 14-time champion Rafael Nadal to be honoured by Roland Garros. Nadal retired from his illustrious career after Davis Cup last year. The 38-year-old will return to Roland Garros a year after his first-round exit.