Rafael Nadal admits defeat in bid to play at French Open

MISSING FRENCH OPEN: Rafael Nadal admits defeat in bid to play at the French Open. Pic: Photo/Christophe Ena

Rafael Nadal will be absent from next week's French Open and has signalled his intention to retire in 2024.

The 22-time grand-slam champion has not played since his second-round exit at the Australian Open in January.