Nadal kicks off 116th Roland Garros match - possibly his last

The wait is nearly over and it's certainly going to be worth it

Alexander Zverev has begun his long-awaited first-round Roland Garros blockbuster against Rafael Nadal on Monday with aggressive play to take a 6-3 lead.

Nadal and Zverev are currently scheduled in the third match of the day on Court Philippe Chatrier, Roland Garros' showpiece venue.

Record 14-time Roland Garros champion Nadal will face World No 4 Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first-round match.