Nadal's Farewell-Like Defeat Highlights Eventful Third Day at French Open

The third day of the French Open saw play resume after a drizzle with the temperature at 15 degrees Celsius. Highlights included Nadal's farewell-like defeat, triumphs by Gauff and Tsitsipas, and dominant performances from Swiatek and Alcaraz. Djokovic remains optimistic despite adjusted expectations.

Highlights of the third day at the French Open on Tuesday (times GMT): Play underway at 0910 GMT

Play began after drizzle at Roland Garros, with the temperature lingering around 15 degrees Celsius (59°Fahrenheit). Fourth seed Elena Rybakina plays Belgian Greet Minnen on Court Suzanne-Lenglen in the first round.

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