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Record 14-time champion Rafael Nadal out of French Open for first time in 19 years with hip injury

Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time in 19 years after a hip injury ruled out the record 14-time men's singles champion.

The 36-year-old Spaniard has not played since sustaining the problem at the Australian Open in January.

The 22-time major champion has been practising in recent weeks, but has not been fit enough to play a tournament in the run-up to Roland Garros.

The French Open starts in Paris on 28 May and runs until 11 June.

More to follow.