Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are out of the doubles. © APA/afp / CARL DE SOUZA

Nadal and Alcaraz: The dream double is out

Clay court king Rafael Nadal may have made his last appearance at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris by being eliminated from the doubles competition at the Olympic Games.

July 31, 2024

From: dpa/det

The two Spanish tennis stars Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz lost in the quarterfinals against the Americans Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram 2:6, 4:6.

This ended Nadal's hopes of winning his third Olympic gold medal on his beloved Court Philippe-Chatrier after his singles triumph in 2008 in Beijing and his doubles victory in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. It was also likely to be his last match at the Olympic Games.

Was it Nadal's last appearance in Paris? © APA/afp / PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA

In the singles, Nadal lost the giant duel with Serbian record Grand Slam tournament winner Novak Djokovic at the Summer Games in France.

Was that it?

Given his numerous physical injuries, it is unlikely that Nadal will return to Paris for the French Open next year. After his singles exit, however, the record champion at Roland Garros left that open. "I want to do my best every day. If I decide I don't want to play anymore, I'll let you know," said the 38-year-old.