World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz eagerly anticipates partnering with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal within the doubles occasion on the Paris Olympics, viewing it as a useful studying alternative.
The 21-year-old, who just lately secured his first French Open title at Roland Garros, will compete in each singles and doubles on the Games.
Nadal, 38, claimed Olympic singles gold in 2008 and doubles gold in 2016. This will mark his third look on the Games.
“I didn’t expect to play doubles at the Olympic Games with Rafa,” Alcaraz instructed reporters on Monday. “It is a novel second for me, however I’m very completely satisfied about it. Let’s see the way it’s going to be, but it surely’s going to be a good time.
“Honestly, I really feel he’s going to show me learn how to cope with every little thing. I’m the younger man who must develop up as a participant, to develop up as an individual as properly.
“Of course, it’s going to be my first Olympic Games. Everything is new for me, so I hope to learn a lot from him.”
Nadal is skipping Wimbledon in July to organize for the Olympics, whereas Alcaraz returns to motion on the Queen’s Club Championships in London afterward Tuesday earlier than beginning his title protection at Wimbledon subsequent month.
The Olympic tennis match runs from July 27 to Aug. 4.
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