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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.

Novak Djokovic questions Olympic entry rules after one-sided opening round win

Novak Djokovic criticised Olympic entry rules after a one-sided victory over Matthew Ebden in the opening round at a rainy Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz post wins at Paris Olympics - ESPN

PARIS — Novak Djokovic opened his bid for a first Olympic gold medal with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at Roland Garros that could set up a second-round matchup with longtime rival Rafael Nadal.

Swiatek beats Begu, and rain, to start gold quest

PARIS : Poland's Iga Swiatek launched her bid for Olympic gold with a 6-2 7-5 win over battling Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu in the opening round of the singles on Saturday.

Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek start gold chase with wins

PARIS : Poland's Iga Swiatek launched her bid for Olympic gold with a 6-2 7-5 win over battling Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu in the opening round of the singles on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic Sweeps Into Olympics 2024 Second Round And Potential Rafael Nadal Clash

Novak Djokovic lost just one game in his Olympic tennis opener on Saturday to set up a potential blockbuster clash against old rival Rafael Nadal. Djokovic, chasing a first Olympic gold to add to his 24 Grand Slams, brushed aside Australia's Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in just 53 minutes under the roof of Court Philippe Chatrier. Nadal, who has been carrying a thigh strain, will take on Djokovic for the 60th time if he gets past Marton Fucsovics of Hungary on Sunday. Top seed Djokovic, whose Olympic career has only yielded a bronze at Beijing in 2008, holds a 30-29 head-to-head record over the Spaniard.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal could meet in 2nd round at Olympics - ESPN

PARIS — Top-seeded Novak Djokovic could meet his longtime rival Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Paris Olympic tennis tournament.

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Rafael Nadal Unhappy With Paris Olympics Tennis Scheduling, May Miss Singles Event

Rafael Nadal Set To Dump Novak Djokovic Clash To Focus On Olympic Dream With Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic questions Olympic entry rules after one-sided opening round win

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz post wins at Paris Olympics - ESPN

Swiatek beats Begu, and rain, to start gold quest

Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek start gold chase with wins

Novak Djokovic Sweeps Into Olympics 2024 Second Round And Potential Rafael Nadal Clash

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal could meet in 2nd round at Olympics - ESPN