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Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands survive scare

The Dutch were down 0-30 at the start of the game, but fought back to win the game and hold serve. They lead 3-2 now, with Spain to serve next. 

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: Spain make it 2-2

Dominant serve and Spain make it 2-2 in the second set. Once again, the Spanish duo not being contested too much in their service.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: More vigour from Netherlands

Excellent serve by Wesley Koolhof, the Netherlands take a comfortable game. 2-1 up against Nadal and Alcaraz in the second set. Alcaraz to serve next.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Dominant from Spain

Spain steamroll through their first serve in the second set, winning the game without dropping a point. 1-1.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands lead 1-0 in second set

Comfortable, confidence-building start once again to the set by the Dutch pair. They take the first game of the second set.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are back

The second set starts. Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor starts the serve once again. Can Netherlands pull off an upset from here?

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Heartwarming moment

As we wait for the second set to get underway, here’s a wholesome moment between Rafael Nadal and his little son before the match.

Baby Rafa giving Rafa Nadal a big hug ahead of his doubles match with Carlos Alcaraz.

Dad’s biggest supporter.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 30, 2024

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.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands stay alive

Some good serves by Griekspoor to end the game. Netherlands stay alive, with Spain holding a 5-4 lead. 

Spain will now serve for the first set win.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Superb stuff

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?

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain on the verge of first set win

Nadal and Alcaraz save a Dutch break point, and hold their nerve to take the eighth game. They lead 5-3 now, and near victory in the first set.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal/Alcaraz break!

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: Carlos Alcaraz to the party!

Alcaraz with a sensational return, past the reach of Griekspoor at the net and away for a point. Majestic from the four-time Grand Slam winner.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain make it 3-3 in the first set

Spain’s are wrapping up their serves quicker than the Netherlands, and seem slightly more in control of the game. 3-3 now.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Superb from Rafa!

Nadal shows excellent improvisation and presence of mind near the net, ducking down and diverting the Dutch return. He’s still got it.

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.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain fight back, 2-2

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: Nadal serves

Right then, Rafael Nadal gears up his majestic left-hand serve. 22 Grand Slams behind that serve!

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.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Neck-and-neck

Four separate deuce in the third game. Thrice, the Netherlands have taken an advantage but failed to convert, while Spain have failed to capitalize on the break point as well. 

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal faces now

Rafael Nadal is now facing the Dutch serve. He sends a shot into the net at first, but soon makes up for it with a superb shot. 15-15.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain draw level, 1-1 in the first set

Excellent service by Carlos Alcaraz, the Dutch had no answer for him. Spain make it 1-1 without dropping a point in that game.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Alcaraz serves first for Spain

Young Carlos Alcaraz, the French Open and Wimbledon defending champion, serves first for Spain, in the second game. Alcaraz looks sharp early on.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands take first game, lead 1-0

Good start for the underdog Netherlands pair, as they hold their serve and win the first game. Nadal and Alcaraz got a couple of points, but a good confidence-booster for the Dutch duo.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are underway!

The Dutch serve first to get us going in the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s doubles second round clash.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Warm-ups done

The warm-ups are done, and the players are now getting ready to start.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz/Rafael Nadal vs Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor/Wesley Koolhof

Action about to get underway!

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Can Nadal play at his best?

We saw glimpses of the old Rafa against Djokovic yesterday, as he roared back from 4-0 down to level 4-4 in the second set. Nadal may not be at his physical peak, but a lot of the quality and determination is still there.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Warm-ups going on!

The two nations are now doing their warm-ups ahead of the start of the second round men’s doubles match. Spain’s finest on their favourite court. This should be a treat to watch!

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Players enter the court

Nadal, Alcaraz, Griekspoor and Koolhof are making their way into Court Suzanne-Lenglen at Roland Garros. Nadal and Alcaraz get a huge roar from the crowd.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: What’s at stake

Rafael Nadal with two Olympic golds to his name is likely playing the Olympics for the final time. After being knocked out of the singles by Novak Djokovic yesterday, this remains Nadal’s last hope for a third Olympic medal.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Hello once again!

If you’re joining us right now, welcome! The much-anticipated second round game for star doubles duo Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is about to get underway. 

They face Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands today.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Schmiedlova wins!

Anna Karolina Schmiedlova has defeated fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 3-6, 7-5! Court Suzanne-Lenglen is soon going to welcome Nadal and Alcaraz on stage.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are nearly there!

Schmiedlova and Paolini are tied 5-5 in the final set! We are now awaiting a winner in the women’s singles tie, and awaiting Nadal and Alcaraz right after that.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Third set underway

The third set between Schmiedlova and Paolini has begun. Paolini leads 2-1 at the moment. After this set, the Nadal-Alcaraz doubles match will commence.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: The wait increases

The game between Schmiedlova and Paolini is going to the third round. Paolini wins the second set 6-3 and ties the game at one set each. Nadal and Alcaraz will have to continue their board games a little longer!

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Alcaraz’s groin niggle

Alcaraz will be aiming to fight off his groin niggle and return to his best, as he teams up with Nadal for today’s second round clash. Both the stars may not be at their physical peak, but their quality alone can make up for it.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal and Alcaraz waiting too!

Carlos Alcaraz e Rafael Nadal jogam enquanto esperam o horario de seu jogo.

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— Carlos Alcaraz Brasil (@carlosalcarazbr) July 30, 2024

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are not long away

The game between Schmiedlova and Paolini is now in the second set. Schmiedlova came back from 2-5 down to take the first set 7-5. If she wins the second set, she beats Paolini, and then Nadal and Alcaraz’s match can start.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: When will it start?

Nadal and Alcaraz’s contest is set to take place at Court Suzanne-Lenglen at Roland Garros, but first, a women’s singles game between Anna Karolina Schmiedlova and Jasmine Paolini is taking place there. After that game is over, Nadal and Alcaraz will play.

Currently the game between Schmeidlova and Paolini is in the first set.