Rafael Nadal will not participate in the 2023 French Open. NurPhoto via Getty Images He did not offer a date for his return to the tennis tour, but said it is likely to take months.

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field, after all, and Thursday’s draw set up the 14-time champion for a challenging first-round matchup against No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev.

Paris — Rafael Nadal pulled away in the French Open final on Sunday to capture his 14th championship at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam title overall, adding to two records he already owned.

Nadal also beat Djokovic in the 2012 final, and the 2013 semifinals. In all, Nadal leads Djokovic 6-0 at the French Open, 9-3 at major tournaments, and 23-19 in total.

Nadal has won 14 French Open titles, which is a record for any player, male or female, in any major tournament. There's no doubt that if there is one more tournament the "King of Clay" will play ...

Rafael Nadal calls the French Open his favorite event, and that certainly makes sense: His 22 Grand Slam singles titles include a record 14 at Roland Garros, more than anyone in tennis history has ...

Nadal has won 14 French Open titles, which is a record for any player, male or female, in any major tournament. There's no doubt that if there is one more tournament the "King of Clay" will play ...

Nadal also beat Djokovic in the 2012 final, and the 2013 semifinals. In all, Nadal leads Djokovic 6-0 at the French Open, 9-3 at major tournaments, and 23-19 in total.

Nadal also beat Djokovic in the 2012 final, and the 2013 semifinals. In all, Nadal leads Djokovic 6-0 at the French Open, 9-3 at major tournaments, and 23-19 in total.

Nadal also beat Djokovic in the 2012 final, and the 2013 semifinals. In all, Nadal leads Djokovic 6-0 at the French Open, 9-3 at major tournaments, and 23-19 in total.

Nadal also beat Djokovic in the 2012 final, and the 2013 semifinals. In all, Nadal leads Djokovic 6-0 at the French Open, 9-3 at major tournaments, and 23-19 in total.

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field, after all, and Thursday's draw set up the 14-time champion for a challenging first-round matchup against No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev.