Can Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal Win in the Olympics?

Almost a month ago, Spanish tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal have been teasing about teaming up together in a bid for the coming Olympics, but what should fans expect to see in their tandem as the tournament closes in just a few months’ time? It is time to break down if the duo of Alcaraz and Nadal can actually lead Spain to a much greater glory that many fans have been waiting for so many years.

Is a Tandem Between Alcaraz and Nadal Possible?

Last April, Alcaraz and Nadal have broke out news that they may be open to teaming up together with the hopes of bringing glory to Spain on the tennis stage. This is why many fans expect to see them thrive especially with the stage set at the home of the French Open, the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. This just says a lot about how both of these Spanish stars can take on the big stage as they are well-known dominant stars on that surface, and this is why they are already starting out to become favorites to win the competition at this point in time.

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“Carlos doesn’t have to ask me anything, all things being well, we’ll play,” said Nadal in an interview. “It's also hugely exciting for me. If I'm not mistaken, I've heard it is for him too. So it would be great to play the odd tournament before the Olympics to prepare ourselves and to get some rapport on court.”

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Alcaraz has very little experience in playing doubles. He isn’t really much of a fan when it comes to doubles, and Nadal, on the other hand, is a winning player when it comes to that end. The last time Alcaraz played with a co-duo was two seasons ago, and nine matches is really a small sample size to consider in gauging his possible performance in the tournament. Still, Nadal is a player who has a lot of experience in the Olympics. He is the only active player to have won a gold medal in both singles and doubles on that stage, and bringing Alcaraz alongside him would be a massive test of trust between the two Spanish stars.

Chances of Winning: Can the Spaniard Duo Win?

However, the biggest concern when it comes to the Alcaraz-Nadal partnership in the Olympics is their chances of winning. Obviously, the two stars are way different when it comes to recent pace. Alcaraz has been chasing massive wins in the ATP Tour this year, while Nadal is actually mulling if this is the last time that he will take on the Tour due to his injuries. This just says a lot about the big possibilities that the duo will have to face in their games to win big in the competition.

So can the promising eras duo of Spanish tennis stars win on the Olympic stage?

Alcaraz and Nadal are Experts on the Clay

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It is worth noting that the Olympics will be held in Paris, France. If you’re not an avid fan of tennis, you should know that the sport’s games in the Olympics will be held in the same venue as the French Open, which is the Stade Roland Garros. Nadal is the winningest player in that Grand Slam tournament, bagging a total of 14 championships in that surface. This just says a lot about how the Spaniard has become a staple in clay surfaces, and that is the same when it comes to Alcaraz, who has been dominating multiple clay tournaments in the past few years since his rise to prominence, which makes the both of them clear threats on the clay court – showing that kind of dominance on the big stage.

Both Are Experienced Stars on the Big Stage

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Alcaraz and Nadal are both stars in their own right. Nadal, for instance, is a veteran tennis star with a lot of tournaments under his belt at the age of 37, and he has already won a wide array of titles in his illustrious career. His experience in winning the Olympic Gold in singles (2008) and doubles (2016) is going to be a massive boost in guiding Alcaraz, who is slated to enter his first rally in the Olympic stage. Even at the age of 20, Alcaraz is not shying away from the blazing action on the big stage. He’s already got a couple of Grand Slams in his bag, and he’s held the world no. 1 spot in the last two years, showing how capable he is of playing tennis at the highest level. These two stars are considered to be a fiery duo to look out for, and no one can deny the fact that they are going to be fun to watch together.

Alcaraz is Faster, Nadal is Wiser

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Taking a closer look at these two stars, we are seeing the two generations of tennis emerge on the big stage together as a force to be reckoned with. Nadal has become a wise tennis player in his own right, delivering crushing volleys and smashes at the right place and at the right time. On the other hand, Alcaraz is amongst the latest stars to embrace the game with his cunning speed and tactfulness in the game. He has been able to create opportunities with his fast returns and timely drops, which has made him fearsome to face especially in a fast-paced setting – a surface like clay is certainly going to make him tough to beat. Together, Alcaraz and Nadal should be unstoppable to face given how well they blend together.

Catch the Spanish Duo in the Olympics in July

Still, there are many doubts on how Alcaraz and Nadal would be able to thrive together on the court with Alcaraz being 3-3 in doubles and not having any experience in playing with Nadal in his whole career. This will be one of the biggest stories to watch now more than ever, and no one can deny the fact that it will be a spectacle for fans to remember if they succeed.

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