Lebanon's Hassan makes history with win over Eubanks
PARIS : Benjamin Hassan secured a landmark victory on Sunday as he became the first Lebanon player to win a match in an Olympic tennis event, stunning American Christopher Eubanks.
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Rafael Nadal Green Light For Paris Olympics 2024 Singles As Andy Murray Prepares For Final Bow
Rafael Nadal will attempt to set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday after setting aside injury concerns as Andy Murray prepared for what could be the final match of his career. Nadal, who faces Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round, won his opening doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday, but had his right thigh heavily bandaged. "The issue of the bandage is cumbersome, but it is also an issue of prevention," said Spain captain David Ferrer. "We will see when the match is over how it evolves but the important thing is that today Rafa has warmed up, that he is ready to play."
Rafael Nadal decides to compete in singles at Paris Olympics - ESPN
PARIS — Rafael Nadal decided to play singles at the Paris Olympics, starting by facing Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in the first round on Sunday, Nadal's manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, told The Associated Press.
Rafael Nadal Unhappy With Paris Olympics Tennis Scheduling, May Miss Singles Event
Rafael Nadal has voiced his displeasure with the scheduling of the Paris Games, casting doubt on his participation in the opening singles match after his triumph in the men's doubles opener with Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard's doubles match alongside Alcaraz, where the Spanish duo ousted sixth-seeded Argentines Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach the second round, concluded at close to 10 pm on Saturday night, while his singles first round match is to be played at 2 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Rafael Nadal Set To Dump Novak Djokovic Clash To Focus On Olympic Dream With Carlos Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal was poised to pull the plug on the chance of a highly anticipated Olympic showdown with Novak Djokovic on Saturday after making the second round of the doubles with Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz. The 38-year-old effectively ruled himself out of the singles tournament as he battles a thigh injury picked up in training at Roland Garros, the scene of 14 of his 22 Grand Slam triumphs. Nadal is still listed to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Sunday, with Djokovic lying in wait.
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alacaraz launch Olympics doubles bid in style
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz launched their blockbuster partnership in style with victory over sixth seeds Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni at Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal hints potential Novak Djokovic match won't be last - ESPN
PARIS — With many from around the world giving Rafael Nadal his proverbial flowers at these Summer Olympics, the famed tennis champion tried convincing them Saturday night his career is far from over.
Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory
PARIS : Rafa Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as Spain's so-called dream team opened their Olympic doubles campaign with a 7-6(4) 6-4 defeat of Argentine sixth seeds Maximo Gonzales and Andres Molteni on Saturday.