Stars come out for Rafa's moving day on favourite stage

BUT HE WON'T SAY IF IT'S HIS FINAL SHOT AT PARIS CROWN

- Neil McLeman

RAFA NADAL would not confirm whether his defeat by Alexander Zverev will be his final appearance at the French Open.

But his fellow tennis superstars were not going to take the chance of missing this potential farewell for the King of Clay.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek - along with Manchester City midfielder Rodri were packed into the Court Philippe-Chatrier for an emotional afternoon.

Nadal, who turns 38 next week, showed the odd glimpse of his old magic but lost 6-3 7-6 6-3 to the world No.4. The rusty Spaniard, playing only his fifth event of another injury-hit season, did not have enough to beat the Rome Masters champion.