The French Open 2025 began with qualifiers on May 19, with the main draw set to begin on May 25. Ahead of this year’s Roland Garros, an official trailer sparked excitement among fans worldwide. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who has won 14 titles, narrated a poetic ode to the clay courts in Paris and the spirit of the game. His heartfelt narration felt like a personal reflection of his unbreakable bond with the red clay.
Rafael Nadal’s narration
The video starts with Nadal’s voice saying, “Only where love is written in capitals. Only the clay where champions fight.” It immediately captivates the viewers.
The trailer makes the viewers go through different emotions and re-live special moments of the game by looking at their favorite players’ raw emotions, glimpses of gritty slides the relentless rallies.
“Only the glide, the slide, the might, only endurance until the night,” the poetry further mentioned. “Only where hats fit on every head. Only where clay marks passion in red.” It can be interpreted as a nod to the open arms with which Roland-Garros embraces fans. Nadal closes the narration with – “Only a stage for courage and fire. Only here, where all dreams transpire. Only at Roland Garros.”
Social media reactions
The trailer, shared across social media platforms, has sparked a wave of reactions, with fans on Instagram posting comments like, “Nadal’s voice gave me goosebumps!” and “I’m not crying, I’ve just got clay in my eyes.”
A tribute to clay’s unique spirit
The trailer has set the stage for the French Open 2025 filled with drama and legacy. The tribute to Roland Garros in the voice of Nadal is a reminder of the tournament’s significance in tennis.
French Open 2025 full schedule
May 19 to May 23 – Qualifying rounds
May 25 – The main draw begins
June 5 and June 6 – Men’s and Women’s Semifinals
June 7 – Women’s Singles Final
June 8 – Men’s Singles Final
French Open 2025 venues
The matches at French Open 2025 will be played on three clay courts – Court Suzanne Lenglen, Court Philippe Chatrier, and Court Simonne Mathieu.
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