Rafael Nadal is thrilled about the possibility of playing alongside fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics this year, even though there are still questions about whether he will play in the French Open.
Alcaraz has already stated that he would like to play with the legendary tennis player, who is ending his career due to a series of injuries sustained over the past year.
Because clay-court tennis will be played at Roland-Garros during the Games, Nadal says he understands Alcaraz’s wish and hopes the two may spend some time together on the court.
Nadal expressed his thoughts about it in a recent interview and said: “Carlos doesn’t have to ask me anything; all things being well, we’ll play. It’s also hugely exciting for me. If I’m not mistaken, I’ve heard it is for him too. So it would be great to play the odd tournament before the Olympics to prepare ourselves and to get some rapport on the court.”
He added: “I think if we’re both fit enough, why not? We could have the chance to form a great team and aspire to great things. It would be good for both of us. It would also be good for the Spanish team, so we’ll see how things progress.”
Rafa Nadal says he hopes he’ll be a good doubles partner for Carlos Alcaraz at Olympics & he hopes they can play a tournament together before the event
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Nadal in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.512, the Spaniard has an overall 4-2 record in 2024. Nadal is competing in Madrid where he overcame Darwin Blanch 6-1 6-0.
Rafael Nadal will take on the world no.11 Alex De Minaur in the 2nd round on Saturday at 4:00 pm on MANOLO SANTANA STADIUM. The head to head is 3-2 for Nadal.
Rafael won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Rome. The main draw will start on the 8th of May.
Alcaraz in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
LWLLWWWWWW Ranked no.3, Alcaraz owns a composed 16-4 match record in 2024. Alcaraz is playing in Madrid where he beat the world no.59 Alexander Shevchenko 6-2 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.63 Thiago Seyboth Wild in the 3rd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now in top events.
Carlos conquered 1 title in 2024 in Indian Wells.
Carlos won 14 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz has scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 3 times. Their record is 2-1 for Nadal. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
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