Rafael Nadal will probably be honoured in a ceremony at this 12 months’s French Open, says match director Amelie Mauresmo.
The Spanish nice, who retired in November, gained 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros.
No different participant has gained as many singles titles at one Grand Slam occasion as Nadal on the French Open. The 38-year-old claimed his ultimate Grand Slam title there in 2022.
Mauresmo mentioned a ceremony can be held on Courtroom Philippe Chatrier on the finish of the day session on Sunday, 25 Might.
“Rafa made historical past at Roland Garros and his 14 titles will maybe stay unequalled,” two-time main champion Mauresmo mentioned.
“The concept is to have a imaginative and prescient for the long run and in addition to rejoice those that thrilled us prior to now.”
Nadal misplaced to eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev in his ultimate French Open look final 12 months.
The match may also honour the retiring Richard Gasquet and 2000 champion Mary Pierce.
The French Open – the second main of the 12 months – takes place from 25 Might-8 June.
