Mardy Fish responded hilariously to Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s outstanding performances in the men’s doubles at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Their partnership was deemed unfair by the former American tennis player.
Nadal and Alcaraz are off to a great start at the Olympics. In the first round on Saturday, July 27, the Spanish duo defeated the Argentines Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez 7-6 (4), 6-4.
A full Philippe-Chatrier crowd greeted the two in what has been one of the most talked-about Olympic partnerships. The cooperation between the two at Stade Roland-Garros is particularly noteworthy in light of their French Open triumph.
Fish, a funny silver medalist in the men’s singles competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics, demanded that they be immediately disqualified for being too skilled.
He wrote on X: “I declare this team as not fair. Disqualify them for being too good immediately.”
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently ranked no.161, Rafael played his last match on the 28th of July when he beat world no.83 Marton Fucsovics 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the 1st round in Paris (draw).
During this season Rafael has an overall 12-6 match record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the final in Bastad.
Rafael Nadal will fight against the world no.2 Novak Djokovic in the 2nd round. Their current record is 30-29 for Djokovic.
The Spaniard got to the final in Bastad (Nordea Open).
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)
Nadal has scheduled to play next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 27th of July when he overcame world no.275 Hady Habib 6-3 6-1 in the 1st round in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard owns a composed 34-6 match record. Alcaraz clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.374 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other until now in top competitions.
Carlos 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)
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. Before, 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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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz |
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