Rafael Nadal Withdraws From French Open For First Time, Announces 2024 Retirement

Nadal cited a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January as the reason for withdrawing from the French Open.
Nadal announced his intention for 2024 to likely be his last season on the ATP Tour.
Nadal expressed disappointment in missing the French Open, where he holds a record 14 titles and 112-3 record.
Nadal has battled injuries throughout his career but refused to quit until his body gave out.
Without Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz become the favorites to win the French Open.