The 38-year-old Frenchman has earned 605 tour-level wins (605-400), the third-most victories among active players behind only Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation

Wimbledon: Roger Federer admits the Centre Court crowd may have split loyalties when he faces 25-year-old Cameron Norrie for a place in the last 16.

Rafael Nadal celebrated his 35th birthday in style with a straight sets win over Richard Gasquet on Thursday to reach the French Open third round.

The US Open is still scheduled to go ahead, with the main draw starting on August 31.

Nadal on Sunday celebrated his 32nd birthday in style as the World No. 1 trounced Richard Gasquet in his third-round match to enter last 16 at Roland Garros.

The pair were regarded as two of the best young players of their generation as juniors, but Nadal has won 16 Grand Slam titles while Gasquet hasnever reached a final at the majors.

Maria Sharapova will return to the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier for the first time while Rafael Nadal defends his 15-0 record over Richard Gasquet.

Alexander Zverev came through a marathon final set under the lights to win 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 after two hours and 39 minutes.

Next for Rafael Nadal, who had a first-round bye, is a third-round matchup with 24th-ranked countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas.