Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Tinubu Congratulates Shettima on NES Award

    September 7, 2025

    DSS Petitions X On Sowore’s Post Labeling Tinubu A Criminal

    September 7, 2025

    Angela Rayner Quits As Deputy Prime Minister

    September 5, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Tinubu Congratulates Shettima on NES Award
    • DSS Petitions X On Sowore’s Post Labeling Tinubu A Criminal
    • Angela Rayner Quits As Deputy Prime Minister
    • EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted For Money Laundering
    • Sirika Denies Spending N100b On Failed Nigeria Air Project
    • Ex-IGP Solomon Arase Dies In Abuja
    • Colombian Vice-President Arrives Nigeria on 3-Day Working Visit
    • IGP Charges Sowore With False Publication, Forgery
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    TheScrutinyNG
    Subscribe
    Sunday, September 7
    • Home
    • Politics
    • Business
    • News
      • World News
    • Sports
    • Interviews
    • Opinion
    • Entertainment
    • Columnists
    • ABOUT US
    TheScrutinyNG
    Home » Nadal, Alcaraz Win Olympics Double Opener
    2 Mins ReadJuly 27, 2024

    Nadal, Alcaraz Win Olympics Double Opener

    By Amina MohammedJuly 27, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz brought the Roland Garros crowd to its feet as the Spanish dream team opened their Olympic Games doubles campaign with a straight sets victory over Argentina’s Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni on Saturday.

    In front of a packed, raucous crowd under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier the pair came through 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.

    Hours earlier when Alcaraz had opened his singles campaign with a straights sets victory over Hady Habib, the 21-year-old said it was a “dream” to play alongside his compatriot.

    The duo appeared to a standing ovation on the same packed Court Philippe Chatrier where Nadal won 14 French Opens and Alcaraz collected his first just last month.

    Nadal, the winner of Olympic singles gold in 2008 and doubles eight years later in Rio, had his right thigh bandaged, the legacy of an injury which could yet torpedo his singles hopes where old rival Novak Djokovic looms as a second round opponent.

    Gonzalez and Molteni, the sixth seeds, entered the arena to a chorus of boos in the aftermath of a recent racism row between Argentina and France.

    The Spanish pair endured a nightmare start when Alcaraz was broken in the first game. Having not played doubles on tour since 2022, the rustiness was not surprising.

    The greater experience of Nadal was key as the break was quickly retrieved with the 38-year-old’s reflexes as razor sharp as ever at the net.

    Alcaraz and Nadal went to three set points in the tiebreaker and a pinpoint down the line backhand by Nadal secured the opener.

    Gonzalez and Molteni raced to a 3-0 lead in the second set but back came the Spanish pair to level.

    Nadal secured another key break with a rasping backhand return to allow him and his partner to lead 5-4 and the opportunity to serve for the match.

    That honour fell to the 22-time Grand Slam title champion and victory was secured when Alcaraz slapped the winning forehand crouching at the net.

    Author

    • Amina Mohammed
      Amina Mohammed

      View all posts
    Carlos Alcaraz Paris Olympics Rafael Nadal Roland Garros
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Amina Mohammed

    Related Posts

    Breaking News

    DSS Petitions X On Sowore’s Post Labeling Tinubu A Criminal

    September 7, 2025
    Breaking News

    Angela Rayner Quits As Deputy Prime Minister

    September 5, 2025
    Breaking News

    EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted For Money Laundering

    September 5, 2025
    Breaking News

    Ex-IGP Solomon Arase Dies In Abuja

    August 31, 2025
    Breaking News

    IGP Charges Sowore With False Publication, Forgery

    August 27, 2025
    Featured

    Premier League: Rio Ngumoha The Hero As Liverpool Beat Newcastle 3 -2

    August 26, 2025

    Subscribe to News

    Get the latest sports news from NewsSite about world, sports and politics.

    Editor's Picks

    Tinubu Congratulates Shettima on NES Award

    September 7, 2025

    DSS Petitions X On Sowore’s Post Labeling Tinubu A Criminal

    September 7, 2025

    Angela Rayner Quits As Deputy Prime Minister

    September 5, 2025

    EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted For Money Laundering

    September 5, 2025
    Latest Posts
    Advertisement
    Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest Vimeo WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World
    • US Politics
    • EU Politics
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • Connections
    • Science

    Company

    • Information
    • Advertising
    • Classified Ads
    • Contact Info
    • Do Not Sell Data
    • GDPR Policy
    • Media Kits

    Services

    • Subscriptions
    • Customer Support
    • Bulk Packages
    • Newsletters
    • Sponsored News
    • Work With Us

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    © 2025 The Scrutiny. Designed by Design Streams.

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms
    • Accessibility

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.