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French Open 2024, Day 2: Rafael Nadal Exits As Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev Win At Roland Garros - In Pics

Day 2 at Roland Garros was an emotional ride for most tennis fans as 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal exited the tournament after his three-set loss to Alexander Zverev. Elsewhere, there were wins for Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner in men's singles. In women's, world no 1, Iga Swiatek cruised past L. Jeanjean however Maria Sakkari was stunned by Varvara Gracheva.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Rafael Nadal | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves as he leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Rafael Nadal with Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias
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Germany's Alexander Zverev, right, speaks with Spain's Rafael Nadal after winning the game during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Jannik Sinner plays against Christopher Eubanks | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Italy's Jannik Sinner slides over the clay court to play a shot against Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Christopher Eubanks plays against Jannik Sinner | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. plays a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Jannik Sinner | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Italy's Jannik Sinner clenches his fist after scoring a point against Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

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Christopher Eubanks | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. plays a shot against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Iga Swiatek celebrates her win | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias
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Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates as she won her first round match against France's Leolia Jeanjean at the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Leolia Jeanjean plays against Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias
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France's Leolia Jeanjean plays a shot against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open 2024, Day 2: Iga Swiatek plays against Leolia Jeanjean | Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias
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Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a shot against France's Leolia Jeanjean during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.