As the Paris Olympic Games unfold, tennis fans haved their eyes on Rafael Nadal, who has prioritized the mega-event. The Spanish legend opted to play in both the singles as well as the men’s doubles event. In what was a dream doubles pairing, the two generational talents, Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz paired up for the Olympics. Ever since they got together in Paris, their bonding has reached new heights.
The Spanish duo won their first-round encounter in straight sets against Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez of Argentina. They enthralled fans present at Roland Garros, who turned out in huge numbers to watch them play together. As Nadal and Alcaraz ready for the next match together, they were involved in a private activity ahead of the encounter.
Interestingly, Paul MvNamee took to social media to share a glimpse of Nadal and Alcaraz playing a board game together. They opted for a quiet corner and were joined by fellow tennis legends, Carlos Moya and David Ferrer. While Moya is Nadal’s coach, Ferrer is the captain of the Spanish tennis team. Meanwhile, Alcaraz and Nadal showed off what each other’s company meant to them as they engaged in a fun activity ahead of the crucial doubles encounter.
Alcaraz has idolized Nadal in his career and grew up watching him on the court. It is a dream-come-true moment for him to play with Nadal on the Olympic stage. While he is ready to give his all in the mega-event, both Alcaraz and Nadal have had injury setbacks recently. Before their second-round contest, Alcaraz opened up about his condition.
Carlos Alcaraz clears the air on doubles participation
Yesterday, the Spanish sensation had to dig deep to chalk out a tough victory over Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands. Subsequently, he had a small niggle and remained doubtful to contest today’s doubles match with Nadal. However, playing with Nadal has been a dream of Alcaraz and he is ready to give his all today.
Alcaraz revealed, “Leg has the issue, but I will be there tomorrow for doubles. It is not a problem. It’s the life of tennis players to have small niggles. Will give my all to be there tomorrow, with Rafa. I was very happy to get through in two sets. I played much better in the first set than I did in the second.
Alcaraz and Nadal will be up against Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in the second-round encounter later today. It is Nadal’s final shot at attaining glory before he calls time on his illustrious career. As a result, the Spanish duo will come out all guns blazing against the Dutch pair.
