2024-07-28 13:37:00
Rafael Nadal, about to compete in singles, after speculation that he would be focusing on doubles
After much speculation, it is now official: Rafael Nadal will participate in the men’s singles tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics in his second home, the clay courts of Roland Garros.
The 14-time French Open champion has had to deal with a string of injuries over the past two years, leading to speculation about how much tennis he is capable of playing.
His right thigh was taped during his doubles first-round win over Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday night and, after the win, he told Spain’s Cadena SER he “didn’t understand” why he was scheduled to play at 2: 00 pm (local time) and that it was “silly” considering that he finished his double game around 10:00 in
“I don’t know. I have to go back to the Village. We have to see what happens. I have to talk to the team and make the right decision to get results for Spain,” the 22 Grand Slam champion -once there. said “Carrusel Deportivo”.
In the end, however, Nadal chose gold in singles and will face the Hungarian Márton Fucsovics in the first round.
The Spaniard, however, had to wait a little longer to get on the road.
Her compatriot Sara Sorribes Tormo had a tight duel against Barbora Krejčíková, winner of the French Open in 2021 and defending Wimbledon champion, but the Czech won the third round of the series 4-6, 6-0 and 7 -6(3) .
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