India, April 17 -- Rafael Nadal is all set to return to the French Open next month. The organisers of the second grand slam tournament of the calendar year confirmed that the Spaniard will be honoured at Stade Roland Garros in a grand ceremony. Nadal retired from professional tennis in November last year after making his final appearance in the Davis Cup.

Nadal was speculated to retire after the French Open last year, where he lost to No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev in the first round. Hence, the organisers had arranged a special presentation for the 14-time champion on the Parisian clay. But Nadal turned down the opportunity as he reckoned back then that he was still not sure about his career and wanted to keep the option open for a return ...