PARIS: Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov pulled out of the French Open with injury on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), leaving Rafael Nadal to open his title defense against lucky loser Simone Bolelli.

World number one Nadal had been due to face Dolgopolov in the first round as he bids for an 11th Roland Garros crown, but will instead face Italian Bolelli.

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