Carlos Alcaraz, who will partner with Rafael Nadal in the Olympic Gamesensure that He hasn’t played this modality for two years, but he will be “ready” for the Parisian event.
This week, David Ferrercaptain of the Spanish Davis Cup team, confirmed that Alcaraz and Nadal will be one of the two couples for the Games in the men’s category.
“I haven’t been able to play enough doubles as I would have liked”Alcaraz said this Sunday at the Queen’s tournament. “It’s something I like. Play with volleys, with a partner who is also your friend. It’s something that makes me excited, even more so with Rafa. It’s been two years without playing doubles, but I think he’ll be ready,” added the Spaniard, who He has not competed in doubles since the Madrid Masters in 2022 with Marc L�pez.
“I am very happy to be able to play with my idol, with Rafa. It is a great opportunity for me to enjoy that moment. I would never have expected to be able to play with Rafa in the Games“.
I am very happy to be able to play with my idol, with Rafa. It is a great opportunity for me to enjoy that moment
Adem�s, Alcaraz highlighted that Nadal’s experience in these events and especially at Roland Garros, where the Olympic tournament will be held starting July 27, it will be key.
“He knows very well what Roland Garros is. I think it’s going to teach me how to deal with everything. I am the young boy who needs to grow as a player and as a person. Having him by my side playing doubles, practicing… They are my first Games. A lot of new things. It would be a dream for me to get a medal with him“, acknowledged the Murcian.
I think it’s going to teach me how to deal with everything. I am the young boy who needs to grow as a player and as a person