Nadal and Alcaraz: Historic Duo in Paris 2024
The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation has confirmed that Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in the men’s doubles at the Paris Olympics. This duo, backed by their impressive track records, aims for Olympic glory for Spain.
Rafael Nadal, at 38 years old and with an impressive record at Roland Garros, returns for his fourth Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, the young prodigy of Spanish tennis and recent Roland Garros champion, brings youth and talent to the team.
Complete Team: Hopes and Withdrawals
In addition to Nadal and Alcaraz, the Spanish team includes Pablo Carreño and Alejandro Davidovich in the men’s singles. Carreño, an Olympic medalist at Tokyo 2020, returns after recovering from an elbow injury. Davidovich, ranked 32nd in the ATP rankings, completes a promising quartet.
In men’s doubles, Marcel Granollers, a former world number one, joins the team although his partner has not been officially confirmed yet. The RFET is considering several options to maximize their medal chances.
Paula Badosa’s Absence: Tough Decisions
Paula Badosa, a former world number two, has had to withdraw from the Olympics due to ranking restrictions and a back injury. This decision has been difficult for the Catalan player, who had hoped to compete in Paris.
Preparations and Expectations
Team captain David Ferrer is confident in Spain’s chances and emphasizes the importance of competing at Roland Garros, where Spain has a successful history. The RFET has until July to finalize the team list, with draws taking place just before the opening ceremony.
With a solid team and Nadal’s experience combined with Alcaraz’s youthful vigor, Spain is gearing up to compete for medals at Paris 2024. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing these tennis stars represent their country in one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events.
