The highly anticipated tennis event at the Paris Olympics will see top players from around the world vying for the coveted gold medal. The men’s singles competition is set to feature a stellar lineup of top seeds, with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev leading the pack.
Men’s Singles Seeds:
1. Jannik Sinner: The Italian sensation has been in exceptional form, earning him the top seed position. His consistent performance throughout the season has made him a formidable contender.
2. Novak Djokovic: The Serbian legend, seeking his first Olympic gold medal, will be the second seed. Djokovic’s experience and determination make him a favorite in the competition.
3. Carlos Alcaraz: The young Spanish prodigy has had a breakout year, securing the third seed. Alcaraz’s explosive style and agility on the court are expected to make a significant impact.
4. Alexander Zverev: The German star, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, is seeded fourth. Zverev will be aiming to defend his title and showcase his prowess once again.
5. Daniil Medvedev: The Russian powerhouse is the fifth seed. Known for his powerful baseline game, Medvedev will be a tough opponent for anyone in the draw.
6. Alex de Minaur: The Australian speedster, known for his incredible footwork and tenacity, is the sixth seed. De Minaur’s relentless style will be on full display.
7. Hubert Hurkacz: The Polish star, who has made significant strides on the tour, is seeded seventh. Hurkacz’s all-court game and versatility will be crucial.
8. Casper Ruud: The Norwegian clay-court specialist is the eighth seed. Ruud’s consistency and strong performance on clay courts will be an asset in Paris.
9. Taylor Fritz: The American is seeded ninth and will bring his powerful serve and forehand to the competition.
10. Stefanos Tsitsipas: The Greek player, known for his elegant one-handed backhand, is the tenth seed. Tsitsipas will look to make a deep run in the tournament.
11. Tommy Paul: The American, seeded eleventh, has been a rising star on the tour with his aggressive baseline play.
12. Ugo Humbert: The Frenchman, seeded twelfth, will have the support of the home crowd behind him. Humbert’s left-handed play will be an advantage.
13. Holger Rune: The Danish teenager is the thirteenth seed. Rune’s fearless approach and energy will be a key factor.
14. Lorenzo Musetti: The Italian is seeded fourteenth and is known for his flair and shot-making ability.
15. Sebastian Baez: The Argentine, seeded fifteenth, will look to use his solid baseline game to his advantage.
16. Felix Auger-Aliassime: The Canadian rounds out the top seeds at sixteenth. Auger-Aliassime’s athleticism and power will be critical in his quest for Olympic glory.
The competition is expected to be fierce, with each player bringing their unique strengths to the prestigious event. Fans around the world eagerly await the thrilling matches that will unfold on the courts of Roland Garros during the Paris Olympics.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 9th of July when he was defeated 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 Jannik has achieved an overall 42-4 record. Sinner clinched 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now ranked no.2, the Serbian played his last encounter 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).
Currently, during this year Djokovic has managed to achieve an overall 23-7 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run in Wimbledon was the best achievement of his season.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic squared off 7 times. Their current record is 4-3 for Djokovic. The last time they played, Jannik Sinner won 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 26th of January 2024.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 14th of July when he beat world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 16th career title.
During this season Carlos has a 33-6 win-loss record. Carlos conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Alexander Zverev in 2024
Ranked world no.4, Zverev played his last encounter on the 21st of July when he lost to world no.20 Arthur Fils 6-3 3-6 7-6(1) in the final in Hamburg (draw).
This season Zverev has a 44-13 record. Alexander clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Rome. Zverev was the runner-up at the French Open and in Hamburg.
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev played each other 12 times. The head to head is 7-5 for Zverev. Before, the last time they played each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in the final in Paris (French Open) on the 9th of June 2024.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev |
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