Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to play doubles together for Spain at the Paris Olympics; Spanish tennis federation confirms

Plagued with injuries, Rafael Nadal might skip Wimbledon to prioritize on the Olympic Games.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to play doubles together for Spain at the Paris Olympics; Spanish tennis federation confirms

Rafael Nadal (R), Carlos Alcaraz (L) (Via Imago)

Delightful news for the Spanish tennis community as the latest reports confirm that Rafael Nadal will play men’s doubles with Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Just earlier today, images showed the Olympics’ prestigious 5 rings being set up at the Eiffel Towers, starting the countdown to the games. 

The games are expected to commence on the 26th of July just a week after the Wimbledon. All eyes have been on Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, ever since the latter won the 2024 French Open. Three days later, the captain of the Spain team, David Ferrer, while announcing the squad for the Olympics, stated that Nadal and Alcaraz are going to be playing doubles. 

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Over the last year, there have been many questions about the duo being able to play but as the Olympics got near, it has finally been confirmed. Alcaraz, who is widely seen as the heir to Nadal, will be delighted to be playing alongside his idol who is also a former Olympic gold medalist. 

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Nadal on the other hand has prioritized the games and might even opt out of Wimbledon to train for it. The 38-year-old has already won gold in both singles and doubles and would hope to play the same for a perfect finish to his career. The other players on the Spanish team are Pablo Carreno Busta, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Marcel Granollers.

Rafael Nadal reacts to Carlos Alcaraz joining him in an incredible feat

Recently Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev in a thrilling final to become the eighth Spaniard to win the French Open title. The final scoreline read, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.

In his post-match speech, he thanked all the other past French Open winners including his idol Rafael Nadal and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.

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Rafael Nadal (Via Imago)

Even Rafael Nadal had kind words as Alcaraz became the second-youngest player to lift the French Open trophy. 

Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz for this immense victory!!!! Big!!!! Very happy for your successes!!
Rafael Nadal wrote on Social Media (Translated from Spanish)

With the form that he is in, Alcaraz will be looking forward to notching up victories to assert himself as a dominant force in the coming years. Onto the games in Paris now.

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