Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have already quit T20I and Test cricket and remain active as players only in the ODI format.

Carlos Alcaraz battled back to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in Tokyo and reach his 10th final of a spectacular season, emulating fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal.

Alcaraz's compatriot Rafael Nadal holds the record as the youngest man to win all four majors. He achieved the feat at the age of 24 in 2010 when he won the first of his four US Open titles.

Commenting on the initiative, tennis legend and mentor Rafael Nadal said, "I've always believed in the transformative power of sport"

The different colours spelt out the message '14 RG, Rafa', referencing Rafael Nadal's record 14 French Open titles.

Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he "doesn't miss tennis much" after retiring from the sport last year as a 22-time Grand Slam champion.

Rafael Nadal last won the title in 2022 and played his final match on the Paris clay last year when he was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the first round.

Rafael Nadal dominated the French Open since winning the title on his debut in 2005, boasting an astonishing 112-4 record.

Rafael Nadal retired from the sport after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November last year.

Rafael Nadal will be honoured at this year's French Open in recognition of his remarkable legacy and achievements at Roland Garros.