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Alcaraz and Nadal Set for Olympic Tennis Collaboration in Paris

Alcaraz and Nadal will team up as doubles partners at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The tennis competition will occur on the clay courts of Roland Garros, where 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz recently triumphed, securing his third Grand Slam title. Rafael Nadal, aged 38 and a 22-time major champion, holds a record 14 titles at Roland Garros. The Games begin on July 26 with the tennis events starting the following day. Spain’s national team coach, David Ferrer confirmed the much-anticipated pairing of Alcaraz and Nadal, highlighting their chemistry and prowess on the court.

Nadal won Olympic gold in Beijing in 2008 while this will mark Alcaraz’s debut at the Games. Nadal’s participation was uncertain earlier this year due to injuries, but he returned to compete during the clay court season in April. The Paris Olympics are speculated to be Nadal’s final appearance as he considers retirement this season. In other Olympic tennis news, British player Dan Evans expressed his excitement at the prospect of partnering with Andy Murray in the men’s doubles in Paris, calling it a dream scenario. Evans, hopeful of representing Team GB, acknowledged Murray’s legendary status in both British and global tennis.

Murray, a three-time Olympic medallist, won gold in singles at London 2012 and Rio 2016, as well as silver in mixed doubles in 2012. Evans and Murray recently received a wildcard entry for the French Open doubles but exited in the opening round. Evans, aiming for his first Olympic appearance, is targeting participation in both singles and doubles events this summer. He emphasized his focus on the upcoming tournament and his admiration for Murray’s achievements, highlighting their shared ambition to contend for a medal.

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