The tennis competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be a highlight, featuring top players from around the globe. Taking place at the historic Roland Garros, the event begins on Saturday, July 27th, and promises exciting matches throughout its duration.
Men’s Singles: Alcaraz, Djokovic, and Sinner in the Spotlight
Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his French Open and Wimbledon victories, enters the tournament as a strong contender. Novak Djokovic, aiming for the elusive Olympic gold, will be competing in what is likely his final Olympics. Jannik Sinner, the current world No. 1, also stands as a key player. Defending champion Alexander Zverev, along with tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, will add to the intensity of the men’s singles competition.
Women’s Singles: Swiatek Leads the Charge
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who has been dominant on clay, is the favorite for the women’s singles gold. Swiatek’s impressive record at Roland Garros, with a 21-match winning streak, sets her apart. Other strong competitors include Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Jasmine Paolini, with Barbora Krejcikova seeking to add a singles gold to her doubles crown from Tokyo.
Olympic Tennis Schedule
The tournament kicks off on July 27th with the men’s and women’s singles round of 64 and the men’s and women’s doubles round of 32. Key dates include:
Day 1 – Saturday 27th July
Men’s Singles: Round of 64
Women’s Singles: Round of 64
Men’s Doubles: Round of 32
Women’s Doubles: Round of 32
Day 2 – Sunday 28th July
Men’s Singles: Round of 64
Women’s Singles: Round of 64
Men’s Doubles: Round of 32
Women’s Doubles: Round of 32
Day 3 – Monday 29th July
Men’s Singles: Round of 32
Women’s Singles: Round of 32
Men’s Doubles: Round of 16
Women’s Doubles: Round of 16
Mixed Doubles: Round of 16
Day 4 – Tuesday 30th July
Men’s Singles: Round of 32
Women’s Singles: Round of 16
Men’s Doubles: Quarter-Finals
Women’s Doubles: Round of 16
Mixed Doubles: Round of 16
Day 5 – Wednesday 31st July
Men’s Singles: Round of 16
Women’s Singles: Quarter-Finals
Men’s Doubles: Semi-Finals
Women’s Doubles: Quarter-Finals
Mixed Doubles: Quarter-Finals
Day 6 – Thursday 1st August
Men’s Singles: Quarter-Finals
Women’s Singles: Semi-Finals
Women’s Doubles: Semi-Finals
Mixed Doubles: Semi-Finals
Day 7 – Friday 2nd August
Men’s Singles: Semi-Finals
Women’s Singles: Bronze Medal
Men’s Doubles: Bronze Medal
Mixed Doubles: Final + Bronze Medal
Day 8 – Saturday 3rd August
Men’s Singles: Bronze Medal
Women’s Singles: Final
Men’s Doubles: Final
Day 9 – Sunday 4th August
Men’s Singles: Final
Women’s Doubles: Bronze Medal + Final
As players like Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sinner, and Swiatek take to the courts, tennis fans worldwide eagerly anticipate a thrilling Olympic competition.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now the world no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 14th of July when he surrendered to world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
This season the Serbian has achieved a 23-7 match record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run in Wimbledon was the best achievement of his season.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 14th of July when he overcame world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 16th career title.
At the moment, during this season Carlos achieved an overall 33-6 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.375 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
The Spaniard clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
The Spaniard won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 6 times. Their actual record is 3-3. The last time they played each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 14th of July 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 9th of July when he was overcome by world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Presently, during this year Sinner has a 42-4 match record. Jannik clinched 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner |
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