Jasmine Paolini has her goals set for the Paris Olympics as she longs for a selfie with Rafael Nadal
Wimbledon runner up is eager to complete her selfie collection with members of the Big Three.
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Jasmine Paolini on her desire to get a selfie with Rafael Nadal (Images via Imago)
Wimbledon and French Open runner-up Jasmine Paolini is waiting for her fangirl moment with the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal. In a recent press conference ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, the Italian No. 1 expressed her wish to get a selfie with the King of Clay.
She revealed that she already has selfies with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, and one with Nadal will complete the holy trinity. Paolini also admitted to meeting him in Paris this week but lacking the courage to ask him for a picture, citing that it may have been embarrassing.
My goal for this Olympics is to ask Rafa for a selfie (laughs). I have one with Roger (Federer) and one with Novak (Djokovic) from the previous Olympics, so my goal is to ask for one with Rafa. I ran into him yesterday (Thursday) but I didn’t have the courage to ask him. I’m a little embarrassed, but I’m going to try to do it. If you see one on Instagram, it’s because I did it.Jasmine Paolini to Press in Paris
The Italian ace assured fans that if she did get a selfie with him, they would be the first to know through her social media accounts. She is sure to bump into the all-time great again, given her recent form and impact on the game.
Carlos Alcaraz says Rafael Nadal is ‘fine’ ahead of their Olympics campaign
Rafael Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya gave fans a scare with an update yesterday in which he stated that the Spaniard’s hope of contending in the men’s singles category at the Olympics is in jeopardy. This came after Rafa suffered a thigh injury during a practice session.
Nadal is partnering Carlos Alcaraz in doubles and the two were spotted practicing together today despite Nadal’s injury concerns. After the session, in an interview with ‘CLAY’ magazine, Alcaraz confirmed that he feels Nadal is still at his best and is sure to compete alongside him in doubles.
The guy is fine, he’s at his best. He’s always fine, like always!Carlos Alcaraz said
His participation in singles is still unconfirmed and may be doubtful as he was seen with a bandage wrap around his thigh during doubles practice sessions today.
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