Rafael Nadal dismisses suggestions Olympic match with Novak Djokovic will be tennis duo's 'last dance'
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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.
Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men's Doubles Live Streaming Olympics 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Rafael Nadal/Carlos Alcaraz Men's Doubles Olympics 2024 Live Streaming: Spain's Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz team up for tennis men's doubles at Paris Olympics 2024, in what is the most anticipated duo. As the games take place on the famed Roland Garros, its favourite son Nadal will team up with defending French Open champion Alcaraz. Nadal will be aiming for a third Olympic gold medal, whilst Alcaraz will be playing his maiden Olympics. They take on the Argentine duo of Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez in the first round.
Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz Win Paris Olympics 2024 Double Opener
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz brought the Roland Garros crowd to its feet as the Spanish dream team opened their Olympic Games doubles campaign with a straight sets victory over Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni on Saturday. In front of a packed, raucous crowd under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier the pair came through 7-6 (7/4), 6-4. Hours earlier when Alcaraz had opened his singles campaign with a straights sets victory over Hady Habib, the 21-year-old said it was a "dream" to play alongside his compatriot. The duo appeared to a standing ovation on the same packed Court Philippe Chatrier where Nadal won 14 French Opens and Alcaraz collected his first just last month.
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.
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.