Ahead of the Paris Olympics tennis competition, Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz said it is a dream to compete in a doubles competition for Spain alongside the legendary Rafael Nadal, while the 22-time Grand Slam champion said the competition is an opportunity to learn from a much younger person. player. In what is considered a dream pairing, 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal and newly crowned Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will participate in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics as men’s doubles partners. Alcaraz and Nadal will be one of the most powerful teams in the men’s doubles category, having won 15 French Open titles between them.
Under the orders of Spain captain David Ferrer, the two stars continued to fine-tune their game during a high-octane training session.
Speaking about this dream partnership, Alcaraz said he is excited to be at the games and it is a dream come true to play with Nadal.
“I’m very excited about arriving at the Games. I have less experience, but I hope to adapt quickly to doubles. For me it’s a dream to play with Rafa. The path is difficult, but exciting. I’m going to make the most of it. We hope to play many matches together. It will be something I will never forget”, said Alcaraz, quoted by the official ATP website.
Nadal said they will both make an effort to go as far as possible and expressed confidence in the form of Alcaraz, who has just won the Wimbledon title against Novak Djokovic in the final. Nadal, on the other hand, recently lost in the Nordea Open final to Nuno Borges.
“The Olympic Games are the biggest event. We will make an effort so that we can leave with the peace of mind that we are trying to go as far as possible. confidence in Carlos’ form, I hope that last week, when I spent a lot of time on the court, will help me raise the level physically for this to work”, he said.
Nadal said that although he and Alcaraz haven’t crossed paths much lately, it is still an interesting opportunity to learn from the younger generations as being with them is a rejuvenating experience.
“It reminds you of when you were 20. It’s incredible to see him experience his first Olympic Games knowing that he is one of the main attractions, something he handles incredibly well.”
“He shows what a professional he is by the way he is with his teammates, and that is the legacy you leave in the sport and for these teammates. models like him”, concluded Nadal about Alcaraz.
Young Spaniard Alcaraz said he has everything to learn from Nadal.
“The way he competes, his courage on the court, never giving up on a single point… His ability to turn problems upside down is admirable and I always try to follow his example on and off the court. he has achieved, it is certainly commendable,” he added.
Tennis events at the Olympics will take place from July 27th to August 4th.
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