Rafael Nadal has won 14 French Open titles, including one in 2022.
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Wimbledon is a lovely sporting event, awash in charm. But it’s played in a village, a healthy commute from central London.
The U.S. Open is a rollicking lollapalooza, awash in sweaty energy. But it’s played far from the beating pulse of New York City, reachable from Manhattan by only bridge or tunnel.
The French Open—or Roland Garros, as the hommes and femmes in branding would prefer you call it—on the other hand, is a city event.