Rafael Nadal is "convinced" Carlos Alcaraz will be at a "great level" for the Olympics ahead of their anticipated doubles team-up. (More Tennis News)
ꦰThe pair will be representing Spain at the upcoming Games in Paris, with both also participating in the singles event.
Nadal✤ reached his first final since his French Open triumph in 2022 at the Swedish Open on Sunday, eventually losing out to Nuno Borges in straight sets.
🥀He has previously won two Olympic gold medals though, his first in the singles at the 2008 Games in Beijing, and the second at Rio 2016 in the doubles.
🍌Meanwhile, Alcaraz has won back-to-back grand slams this year, winning at Roland Garros in June before beating Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon earlier this month.
𝔍The 21-year-old is competing at the Olympics for the first time in his career ahead of the hard-court swing of the season.
ꦛNadal admitted he was not happy with his performance level in the final in Bastad and is determined to improve to match Alcaraz's level.
✅"I'm really looking forward to being part of the Olympic team and representing Spain," Nadal said.
🔯"This is the most important event in sport. I hope I can find the energy I need and do some good training.
𒀰"If I manage to play good tennis, I will also do so in doubles, but I must analyse well what happened this week and work hard.
🧜"I am convinced that Carlos will be at a great level because he is coming in with confidence. We will train together this week."
