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Nadal will only play at French Open if he feels 'capable to compete'

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Rafael Nadal says he will only play at the French Open next month if he feels "capable enough to compete".

Spaniard Nadal, a 14-time champion at Roland Garros, missed the French Open for the first time in 19 years through injury in 2023.

The 37-year-old has indicated he plans to retire after the 2024 season.

He is set to make a farewell appearance at the Madrid Open this week and faces American 16-year-old Darwin Blanch in the first round on Thursday.

"If I was in Paris today, I wouldn't go out to play," Nadal said.