It is an intriguing showdown between the two bright young things who have won the last five grand slams between them.

Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion, retired in November last year.

Djokovic underwent an MRI scan on Tuesday which revealed a torn medial meniscus in his right knee and forced him to withdraw from the tournament.

Iga Swiatek marched on in the women’s draw, where Coco Gauff awaits.

Djokovic has endured a turbulent build-up to the tournament.

The two-time major winner dropped just four games against American Wolf.