Olympics 2024, Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Tennis Men’s Doubles LIVE Updates© AFP
Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men’s Doubles, Olympics 2024 LIVE Score: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz drew first blood, achieving the first break of the contest, and heading into a 4-3 lead in the first set against Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof. The star Spanish duo and fan-favourites are taking their next step at Paris Olympics 2024 in the second round. Nadal comes into the game having been knocked out by Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles second round, and now only has the much-anticipated doubles to win a third Olympic medal. Alcaraz is sill alive in the singles, and is gunning for his first Olympic medals in Paris 2024.
Nadal is no stranger to Olympics doubles glory, having won the men’s doubles gold with Marc Lopez in Rio 2016.
Here are the Live Updates from Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men’s Doubles match in Paris Olympic Games:
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July30202421:43 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz to the party!
Alcaraz with a sensational return, past the reach of Griekspoor at the net and away for a point. Majestic from the four-time Grand Slam winner.
July30202421:41 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain make it 3-3 in the first set
Spain’s are wrapping up their serves quicker than the Netherlands, and seem slightly more in control of the game. 3-3 now.
July30202421:39 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Superb from Rafa!
Nadal shows excellent improvisation and presence of mind near the net, ducking down and diverting the Dutch return. He’s still got it.
July30202421:37 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands keep marching on
The Netherlands hold their serve and hold their nerve. They now lead 3-2. Once again, Nadal and Alcaraz take the game to deuce, but the Dutch show composure to win the game.
July30202421:31 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain fight back, 2-2
Nadal and Alcaraz do well to close out a comfortable game. Spain back level at 2-2, but the unfancied Dutch pair of Griekspoor and Koolhof not being pushovers.
July30202421:27 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal serves
Right then, Rafael Nadal gears up his majestic left-hand serve. 22 Grand Slams behind that serve!
July30202421:25 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands hold nerve, lead 2-1
A long third game ends with Netherlands winning it. Spain had two break point opportunities, but failed to convert. The Dutch proving to be a match for the star Spain duo so far.
July30202421:24 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Neck-and-neck
Four separate deuce in the third game. Thrice, the Netherlands have taken an advantage but failed to convert, while Spain have failed to capitalize on the break point as well.
July30202421:16 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal faces now
Rafael Nadal is now facing the Dutch serve. He sends a shot into the net at first, but soon makes up for it with a superb shot. 15-15.
July30202421:15 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain draw level, 1-1 in the first set
Excellent service by Carlos Alcaraz, the Dutch had no answer for him. Spain make it 1-1 without dropping a point in that game.
July30202421:14 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Alcaraz serves first for Spain
Young Carlos Alcaraz, the French Open and Wimbledon defending champion, serves first for Spain, in the second game. Alcaraz looks sharp early on.
July30202421:12 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands take first game, lead 1-0
Good start for the underdog Netherlands pair, as they hold their serve and win the first game. Nadal and Alcaraz got a couple of points, but a good confidence-booster for the Dutch duo.
July30202421:11 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are underway!
The Dutch serve first to get us going in the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s doubles second round clash.
July30202421:09 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Warm-ups done
The warm-ups are done, and the players are now getting ready to start.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz/Rafael Nadal vs Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor/Wesley Koolhof
Action about to get underway!
July30202421:07 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Can Nadal play at his best?
We saw glimpses of the old Rafa against Djokovic yesterday, as he roared back from 4-0 down to level 4-4 in the second set. Nadal may not be at his physical peak, but a lot of the quality and determination is still there.
July30202421:04 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Warm-ups going on!
The two nations are now doing their warm-ups ahead of the start of the second round men’s doubles match. Spain’s finest on their favourite court. This should be a treat to watch!
July30202421:00 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Players enter the court
Nadal, Alcaraz, Griekspoor and Koolhof are making their way into Court Suzanne-Lenglen at Roland Garros. Nadal and Alcaraz get a huge roar from the crowd.
July30202420:47 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: What’s at stake
Rafael Nadal with two Olympic golds to his name is likely playing the Olympics for the final time. After being knocked out of the singles by Novak Djokovic yesterday, this remains Nadal’s last hope for a third Olympic medal.
July30202420:46 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Hello once again!
If you’re joining us right now, welcome! The much-anticipated second round game for star doubles duo Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is about to get underway.
They face Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands today.
July30202420:43 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Schmiedlova wins!
Anna Karolina Schmiedlova has defeated fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 3-6, 7-5! Court Suzanne-Lenglen is soon going to welcome Nadal and Alcaraz on stage.
July30202420:35 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are nearly there!
Schmiedlova and Paolini are tied 5-5 in the final set! We are now awaiting a winner in the women’s singles tie, and awaiting Nadal and Alcaraz right after that.
July30202419:52 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Third set underway
The third set between Schmiedlova and Paolini has begun. Paolini leads 2-1 at the moment. After this set, the Nadal-Alcaraz doubles match will commence.
July30202419:34 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: The wait increases
The game between Schmiedlova and Paolini is going to the third round. Paolini wins the second set 6-3 and ties the game at one set each. Nadal and Alcaraz will have to continue their board games a little longer!
July30202419:30 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Alcaraz’s groin niggle
Alcaraz will be aiming to fight off his groin niggle and return to his best, as he teams up with Nadal for today’s second round clash. Both the stars may not be at their physical peak, but their quality alone can make up for it.
July30202419:16 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal and Alcaraz waiting too!
— Carlos Alcaraz Brasil (@carlosalcarazbr) July 30, 2024
July30202419:05 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are not long away
The game between Schmiedlova and Paolini is now in the second set. Schmiedlova came back from 2-5 down to take the first set 7-5. If she wins the second set, she beats Paolini, and then Nadal and Alcaraz’s match can start.
July30202418:35 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: When will it start?
Nadal and Alcaraz’s contest is set to take place at Court Suzanne-Lenglen at Roland Garros, but first, a women’s singles game between Anna Karolina Schmiedlova and Jasmine Paolini is taking place there. After that game is over, Nadal and Alcaraz will play.
Currently the game between Schmeidlova and Paolini is in the first set.
July30202418:32 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Alcaraz still in for both medals
Carlos Alcaraz is arguably the firm favourite for gold in the singles, coming into the Paris Olympics as the defending Wimbledon and French Open champion.
July30202418:29 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal’s swansong
Yesterday, Nadal crashed out of the Paris Olympics men’s singles to his great rival Novak Djokovic, losing 6-1, 6-4. This means that the men’s doubles is Nadal’s only chance of a medal in Paris.
More notably, this could also be the last times we are seeing Nadal on the tennis court.
July30202418:27 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Victory in first round
Nadal and Alcaraz were given a tough fight in the first round by Argentine pair Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez, but they came out winners 7-6(4), 6-4.
July30202418:25 (IST)
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Hello and welcome!
Hello one and all, welcome to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of one of the most anticipated tennis pairings in the Paris Olympics. It’s the duo of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, who take on the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in the men’s doubles second round today!
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