NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal‘s Olympic journey in Paris concluded on Wednesday night when he and his companion, Carlos Alcaraz, suffered a 6-2, 6-Four defeat towards the American pair of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, who had been seeded fourth within the males’s doubles quarterfinals. This loss doubtless marks the tip of Nadal’s Olympic profession.
The match occurred at Court docket Philippe Chatrier, the long-lasting venue the place Nadal has clinched a record-breaking 14 French Open titles, contributing to his spectacular assortment of 22 Grand Slam victories, AP reported.
The packed stadium passionately cheered and chanted in assist of Nadal and Alcaraz, significantly Nadal, as they fought to keep away from defeat within the last sport.
Nadal has not made any official statements concerning his future plans or potential retirement. Nonetheless, contemplating his age and up to date struggles with accidents, the prospect of him collaborating within the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics appears extremely unlikely. It stays unsure whether or not he’ll proceed competing past the Paris Video games.
All through his Olympic profession, Nadal has secured gold medals for Spain in each singles and doubles occasions. He triumphed within the singles competitors on the 2008 Beijing Olympics and claimed victory within the doubles on the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Video games.
On this yr’s Paris Video games, Nadal confronted defeat within the singles occasion on Monday, shedding to his long-time rival Novak Djokovic.
The doubles match appeared all however determined when Ram delivered a return winner off Alcaraz’s serve, breaking him at like to take a 4-Three lead within the second set. The Spaniards, satisfied the ball was out, bent down to examine the clay and argued their case with French chair umpire Morgane Lara, however the name stood.
Nadal, identified for by no means giving up, and Alcaraz managed to earn a break level, giving them an opportunity to increase the match as Krajicek served for the win. Nonetheless, the Spaniards could not capitalize, and shortly after, Alcaraz and Nadal had been embracing on one aspect of the online, whereas Ram and Krajicek did the identical on the opposite.
After gathering his gear from the sideline, Nadal took a second to go searching the courtroom that has meant a lot to him all through his tennis profession. He waved to the spectators, who responded with a standing ovation—considered one of many Nadal obtained throughout these Olympics—as they bid him farewell.
Nadal paused briefly earlier than stepping by means of the doorway resulting in the locker room, whereas Alcaraz positioned a comforting hand on his companion’s shoulder.
Although Nadal and Alcaraz aren’t common doubles companions—this was their first occasion as a pair—they convey a exceptional pedigree to the courtroom, boasting a mixed 26 Grand Slam singles titles. Alcaraz alone has claimed 4, together with victories at this yr’s French Open in June and Wimbledon in July.
The match occurred at Court docket Philippe Chatrier, the long-lasting venue the place Nadal has clinched a record-breaking 14 French Open titles, contributing to his spectacular assortment of 22 Grand Slam victories, AP reported.
The packed stadium passionately cheered and chanted in assist of Nadal and Alcaraz, significantly Nadal, as they fought to keep away from defeat within the last sport.
Nadal has not made any official statements concerning his future plans or potential retirement. Nonetheless, contemplating his age and up to date struggles with accidents, the prospect of him collaborating within the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics appears extremely unlikely. It stays unsure whether or not he’ll proceed competing past the Paris Video games.
All through his Olympic profession, Nadal has secured gold medals for Spain in each singles and doubles occasions. He triumphed within the singles competitors on the 2008 Beijing Olympics and claimed victory within the doubles on the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Video games.
On this yr’s Paris Video games, Nadal confronted defeat within the singles occasion on Monday, shedding to his long-time rival Novak Djokovic.
The doubles match appeared all however determined when Ram delivered a return winner off Alcaraz’s serve, breaking him at like to take a 4-Three lead within the second set. The Spaniards, satisfied the ball was out, bent down to examine the clay and argued their case with French chair umpire Morgane Lara, however the name stood.
Nadal, identified for by no means giving up, and Alcaraz managed to earn a break level, giving them an opportunity to increase the match as Krajicek served for the win. Nonetheless, the Spaniards could not capitalize, and shortly after, Alcaraz and Nadal had been embracing on one aspect of the online, whereas Ram and Krajicek did the identical on the opposite.
After gathering his gear from the sideline, Nadal took a second to go searching the courtroom that has meant a lot to him all through his tennis profession. He waved to the spectators, who responded with a standing ovation—considered one of many Nadal obtained throughout these Olympics—as they bid him farewell.
Nadal paused briefly earlier than stepping by means of the doorway resulting in the locker room, whereas Alcaraz positioned a comforting hand on his companion’s shoulder.
Although Nadal and Alcaraz aren’t common doubles companions—this was their first occasion as a pair—they convey a exceptional pedigree to the courtroom, boasting a mixed 26 Grand Slam singles titles. Alcaraz alone has claimed 4, together with victories at this yr’s French Open in June and Wimbledon in July.
