Rafael Nadal set to miss Wimbledon as he targets Olympics after French Open exit

The Spaniard had told tournament organisers last week that he did not want a farewell ceremony as he would not “close the door” on a return to the Paris showpiece.

MISS WIMBLEDON: Rafael Nadal waved goodbye to the French Open on Monday. Pic: Jean-Francois Badias/AP

Rafael Nadal has all but ruled himself out of competing at Wimbledon next month.

The 37-year-old Spaniard bid an emotional au revoir to the French Open on Monday after losing in the first round to Alexander Zverev.