Top Tennis Pros at 2024 Paris Olympics

In case you missed it, the 2024 ATP Tour calendar has a special tournament in the Paris Olympics included in its schedule, which means that there is more to expect from the top stars in the game. Aside from the four tennis Grand Slams that fans have been waiting to watch, it seems that the big battles will definitely take an extra step in the Paris Olympics.

For starters, the Men’s Tennis competition will be a promising show to look out for, with more massive battles taking place on the biggest stage of the clay courts.

What are the Stakes for the Paris Olympics in Tennis?

In case you didn’t know, tennis is expected to unfold in the iconic Roland-Garros Stadium, which is known well to be the toughest clay court in the sport that has challenged many players to battle hard at the stage of the French Open. Considering that clay courts are seen as the toughest surface in the sport, this just means that the Paris Olympics can get really hard for a lot of players who are expected to take on a bigger glory on the stage of the game.

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For those who don’t know, the clay courts force players to adapt to slower gameplay as the ball comes out with a higher bounce compared to other courts. On top of that, athletes will have to endure a promising pace in the game, highlighting the immense need for superior endurance in the game while also deploying their strategic minds to come up with massive victories when needed.

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Not all players are capable of playing on the clay court, nor could they actually come up with a victory on that end, which says a lot about how the Paris Olympics will be a question of who can compete at the highest level. This just says a lot about what is expected to come out on top of the tournament – the best player who is able to thrive on the clay court with a lot of experience in the game.

Who are the Top Five Tennis Players to Watch in the Paris Olympics?

The Paris Olympics demand a bigger performance from the top players in the game, and it is easy to say that there are only a handful of stars who actually has a strong case to win in the tournamanent at this point in time. This is why fans should expect to see more from the leading icons in the game, and they have definitely made some strides in the season just to get ready for the Olympic stage now more than ever.

Here are the top five players that you should look out for in the Paris Olympics:

Carlos Alcaraz (French Open and Wimbledon Winner)

Fresh off winning in Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz comes off as a promising favorite to win in the Paris Olympics considering the fact that he also triumphed at the stage of the French Open this year after beating Alexander Zverev in the final. Alcaraz is riding a strong pace in his game considering how well he has performed in the last two Grand Slams, which says a lot about how he is the top pick to win in the Paris Olympics at this point, and that makes his case stronger than any other player on this list. Alcaraz remains undefeated for two Grand Slam campaigns in a row right now, and he can definitely carry the same pace en route to the Paris Olympics now more than ever.

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Rafael Nadal (14-time French Open Winner)

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Rafael Nadal is clearly a top pick to win, but by a long shot. Nadal’s injuries in the game is quite hard to predict on how he can perform at a high level, and it cannot be denied that his recent strides don’t actually do him any favors so far. Since being injured in the previous Australian Open, Nadal is yet to return to his high level of play, but it can be expected that the Olympics will be a perfect stage for him to display his comeback in the game. It is worth noting that the Olympics will take place in the Roland Garros Stadium – a place where Nadal has won a total of 14 French Open titles, which says a lot about his advantage in winning on clay courts, which is what makes him a promising player to look out for in the game, especially if he is expected to thrive on the court where he has won more than half of his games in his career.

Novak Djokovic (Bronze Finisher in 2008 Olympics)

It can be expected to see Novak Djokovic take on the challenge in the 2024 Olympics after missing out on his chances in the past few years. The last time he won a medal on the same stage was in 2008, where he lost to Nadal in the semis and won over James Blake to claim the bronze medal. Since then, the Serbian star has failed to capitalize in his chances as he failed to claim a win in the 2021 edition after he lost to Alexander Zverev in the semis of the Tokyo Olympics and failed to settle for the bronze medal that time. While Djokovic has not won any tournaments this season so far, it cannot be denied that the world no. 3 is expected to make some big strides in his games by coming up with a surprise victory in the 2024 Olympics, which should be promising if it is going to be his first tourney win for the year.

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Casper Ruud (French Open Finalist in 2022 and 2023)

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Casper Ruud is also on the top of some sportsbooks in terms of odds in winning the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it is worth noting that his impressive runs in the French Open in two of the last three years have built his strong case so far. The Norwegian ace has been promising in his games this season and he even reached the semis of the French Open this year, which makes him a good candidate to look out for in the clay court rally. But who knows, maybe Ruud can actually come up with promising wins in the competition should he be lucky enough to pull off some impressive draws in the deeper stages of the competition.

Alexander Zverev (Italian Open winner and 2024 French Open Finalist)

Alexander Zverev only comes into this list thanks to his impressive feats on the clay court so far this season. He won the Men’s Singles for the Italian Open, which played on a unique red clay court after beating Nicolas Jarry in straight sets, then he followed it up with a rally to the final in the Roland Garros, where he put up a promising showdown against Alcaraz in five sets, which saw him come up with a 2-1 lead in the early parts of the clash, which makes him a strong candidate to look out for in the coming Olympics as well. If all else, this is going to be the perfect stage for Zverev to settle a score with Alcaraz if they do meet in the final once more.

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What to Expect in Men’s Tennis for the Paris Olympics?

The Paris Olympics is expected to be a promising clash between the top players in the game, and it is going to set the stage for the game’s biggest stars that fans have been waiting for to see. Make sure to set aside some time to watch the massive games unfold and don’t miss out on your favorite stars as they take on the task of battling at the top of the tennis stage in the Olympics!

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