Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.
Rafa Nadal suffered a setback in his Paris 2024 Olympics preparations on Sunday as he was beaten 6-3 6-2 in the Swedish Open final by Portuguese seventh seed Nuno Borges.
Rafael Nadal said a MRI scan had shown a micro tear on a muscle.
Rafael Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open.
World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz will pair up with 22-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the doubles at the Paris Olympics.
Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness
'If I feel ready, I'm going to try to be there and fight for the things I have been fighting for the last 15 years, (even) if now seems impossible.'
Nadal expresses doubt over Australian Open participation
Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all took to social media to congratulate the Italian.
Nadal had previously said this year could be his final one on the tour.
Nadal was given a stiff test by the 24-year-old in a match which lasted almost three hours on centre court, and now faces Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and 25th Grand Slam crown overall.
His representative Benito Perez-Barbadillo said the results of the surgery were expected on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.
Nadal says Olympics main goal after early Roland Garros defeat
Rafael Nadal said farewell to tennis and his fans saluted their retiring hero in a bittersweet and emotional ceremony at a sold-out Malaga arena
The Spaniard, who has slipped to world number 672, said he was feeling much better than a year ago but added that he cannot have long-term goals just yet.
Rafael Nadal says he will decide when to retire following the Paris Olympics after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.
'My big farewell would be a joy of winning with everyone'
Nadal skipped tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami as well as the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters after suffering the injury he suffered at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday
The French Open, which Nadal has won a record 14 times including last year, starts on May 28.
Sumit Nagal got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw.
Nadal touch helps Paolini reach French Open third round
'I feel super, super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience. I want to thank the whole tennis industry, all the people who are involved in this sport.'
A clash of nerves, brilliance, and next-gen firepower-Alcaraz showed once again he's made for the biggest stages. As the tennis world erupted, legends led the tributes.
He also overtook his career-best 65-season win tally of 2023 with this win.
Cameras captured heartwarming moments of Rafa Jr. cheering from the stands alongside Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello.
Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.
Although Nadal has revealed that he has seen improvements in his hip injury after trying a new treatment, the question still remains: Will Rafa defend his title at the French Open?
Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.
The French Open said it would also honour its 2000 women's champion Mary Pierce as well as fellow local favourite Richard Gasquet, who will retire after the tournament this year.
A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.
'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'
'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that. But now the situation is different.'
Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.
The Monte Carlo Masters begins on Sunday. Nadal has won the event a record 11 times, with his last victory coming in 2018.
Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International on Thursday ahead of this month's Australian Open.
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