Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis player, is set to make his final Olympic appearance in Paris, aiming to secure his third Olympic gold medal. The 38-year-old will compete in both the men’s singles and doubles events, partnering with rising star Carlos Alcaraz.
Nadal, who has already won a singles gold in Beijing 2008 and a doubles gold in Rio 2016, will be looking to add to his impressive Olympic legacy. The tennis matches will be held at Roland Garros, where Nadal has triumphed in the French Open a record 14 times, making the occasion even more special.
Speaking to reporters in Paris, Nadal expressed his excitement about partnering with Alcaraz, who is widely regarded as the future of tennis. “I’m excited to play with the best player in the world right now and the one who will be one of the best in history,” Nadal said.
Alcaraz, for his part, hailed Nadal as a legend and said, “It is a dream to play with Rafa. It will be a memory that will remain engraved.”
Nadal’s potential second-round clash against Novak Djokovic is another highly anticipated matchup. Djokovic, who has been drawn against Australian Matthew Ebden, will face Nadal if both players win their first-round matches.
Tennis fans worldwide will be eagerly awaiting Nadal’s performance in Paris, as he aims to cement his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.