Martina Navratilova entered the French Open round of 16 with a 36-0 record in 1983. Kathy Horvath, 17, was undeterred by Navratilova's dominance, winning 6-4, 0-6, 6-3 in a shocking upset. Navratilova finished the 1983 season 86-1, which remains the greatest single-season record in tennis history.

The French Open is entering a new era this year now that Rafael Nadal has retired. Players tend to agree that it is a shame fans no longer will get to see him play at a tournament he won a record 14 times.

Carlos Alcaraz will try to defend his 2024 Roland Garros title at the 2025 French Open, which begins on Sunday. Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in Rome and was a finalist in Barcelona, so it has been a successful clay-court swing for him thus far.

Britain's Jack Draper believes he is in the best mental and physical shape of his career as he returns to the French Open, a tournament where he has yet to win a main draw match, but one he approaches this year with optimism after a transformative 12 months.

Rafael Nadal retired late last season after a career filled with notable accomplishments, including a total of 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Nothing stands out as much, though, as his success at the French Open — which is why there is a statue of him near the main entrance to the tournament site.

French Open, the year's second major, kicks off on Sunday. Here are the top five storylines to monitor at Roland-Garros.

Rafael Nadal has won more French Open tournaments than any other tennis player, with 14 titles. Check out all-time men's and women's winners now.

Caroline Garcia is set to make her last appearance at the French Open after the two-times Roland Garros doubles champion said on Friday she is retiring from tennis.

Britain's Francesca Jones loses in the final round of French Open qualifying to miss out on a first appearance in the main draw in Paris.