Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men's Doubles, Olympics 2024 Highlights: Spain's star duo of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz entered the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics 2024, in a dramatic super tiebreak victory over Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof. After losing the first set 6-4, the Dutch pair took Nadal and Alcaraz right down to the tiebreaker in the second set, which they ultimately won 7-2. The star Spanish duo kept their composure in the super tiebreak to romp to a dominant 10-2 win in the super tiebreak. Nadal came into the game after being knocked out of the men's singles by Novak Djokovic, and now only has the much-anticipated doubles to win a third Olympic medal.
Nadal is no stranger to Olympics doubles glory, having won the men's doubles gold with Marc Lopez in Rio 2016.
Here are the Highlights from Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men's Doubles match in Paris Olympic Games:
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Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles: Thank you
That's a wrap for today, folks. Yet more Rafa and Carlos magnificence will come our way in Paris Olympics 2024, and we will be there to cover it all the way. Do join us next time.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: More of Nadal
With Nadal's retirement announcement delayed to after the Olympics, fans will hope to cherish every moment that the 22-time Grand Slam winner steps onto the court.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Who next?
Nadal and Alcaraz will now play the quarterfinals at Paris 2024, where they will face either the Brazilian pair of Thiago Monteiro/Thiago Seyboth Wild, or the American duo of Austin Krajicek/Rajeev Ram.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Commiserations to Netherlands
A word of appreciation for the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof, who took Nadal and Alcaraz right down to the wire. They were excellent in the second set, and convincingly won the first tiebreaker. Worthy opponents in the end.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Nadal/Alcaraz Win! 10-2 in super tiebreak
Nadal and Alcaraz had their nervous moments, they were given a great fight, but the star Spanish duo have shone when the lights were brightest and have come through with a dramatic super tiebreaker win.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: 7-1 lead for Spain
Spain are just three points away from victory. They have turned the tables on the Netherlands in the super tiebreak, and Nadal and Alcaraz have kept their composure at the final stages.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Netherlands are back in the game!
Fabulous from the Netherlands. They have pushed the star duo of Nadal and Alcaraz against the wall, and clinch the tiebreaker 7-2. The match is level at one set each. It's all down to the super tiebreak.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Tiebreaker: NED 5-2 ESP
Alcaraz and Nadal trail in the tiebreaker as it stands, and it has been some stunning tennis from the Dutch. Wesley Koolhof has been phenomenal in the tiebreaker.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Wesley Koolhof, take a bow!
Nadal with a clever chip over the head of Koolhof, but the Dutchman maintains precision and sends an inch-perfect return beyond Nadal. Netherlands up 4-1 in the tiebreaker.
A roar from Wesley Koolhof as the Netherlands survive another break point and come back to win the game. They lead 6-5, and can draw the match to even terms by breaking Alcaraz in the next game. Superb show of grit from the Dutch duo.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Netherlands hold firm, lead 5-4
Spain had two break points, but Griekspoor ended the game with some mighty serves to bring it to deuce and then deliver the game win. Netherlands lead 5-4. If Nadal's serve is broken in the next game, Netherlands will tie the match at one set each.
Immense pressure put on Alcaraz and Nadal for the first time today, but Spain save two break points, and then go on to win the game. 4-4! This set seems to be going down to the wire.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Netherlands not making it easy
Despite the star-studded opposition, the underdog Netherlands pair are proving to be a stern challenge for Nadal and Alcaraz. They have not let the game get away from them.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Nadal coming to the net
No matter who serves, Rafa is emerging near the net more often, while Alcaraz drives from the baseline. That has been the winning formula for Spain so far.
Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men's Doubles LIVE: Nadal/Alcaraz win first set! 6-4
Alcaraz holds serve, Spain take the first set 6-4. The crucial break came in the seventh game. Nadal and Alcaraz have definitely been the better pair so far, taking the Netherlands close whenever they're facing and closing out their own serves comfortably.
Supreme from Alcaraz and Nadal, toe-to-toe against the Dutch in terms of pace and power, and then outwitting them. 15-15. Can this be the game they take the set?
It has been coming! Once again, the star Spanish duo take the Dutch pair to deuce. They prevent a game point, and then proceed to strike themselves. Alcaraz dominant from the baseline, and hammers the winning shot. 4-3, in favour of Spain.
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.
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.
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.