Rafael Nadal/Carlos Alcaraz LIVE, Tennis Men’s Doubles Paris Olympics 2024: 2nd Set Goes To Tiebreaker

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands survive once more!

A roar from Wesley Koolhof because the Netherlands survive one other break level and are available again to win the sport. They lead 6-5, and might draw the match to even phrases by breaking Alcaraz within the subsequent sport. Superb present of grit from the Dutch duo.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: We are even once more! 5-5

Alcaraz exhibiting wonderful talent close to the web. He was instrumental in that sport, and Nadal holds serve. 5-5 now!

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands maintain agency, lead 5-4

Spain had two break factors, however Griekspoor ended the sport with some mighty serves to convey it to deuce after which ship the sport win. Netherlands lead 5-4. If Nadal’s serve is damaged within the subsequent sport, Netherlands will tie the match at one set every.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain degree, 4-4

Immense stress placed on Alcaraz and Nadal for the primary time as we speak, however Spain save two break factors, after which go on to win the sport. 4-4! This set appears to be happening to the wire.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands not making it straightforward

Despite the star-studded opposition, the underdog Netherlands pair are proving to be a stern problem for Nadal and Alcaraz. They haven’t let the sport get away from them.

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

Once once more the Netherlands maintain their composure, and shake off some nervous moments to take the sport. 4-3 now, they’re very a lot in it!

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain make it 3-3

The Dutch pair introduced it shut in that sport, however Nadal and Alcaraz win it in the long run. And they give the impression of being pumped!

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

The Dutch have been down 0-30 in the beginning of the sport, however fought again to win the sport and maintain serve. They lead 3-2 now, with Spain to serve subsequent. 

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Nadal coming to the web

No matter who serves, Rafa is rising close to the web extra usually, whereas Alcaraz drives from the baseline. That has been the successful formulation for Spain to date.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain make it 2-2

Dominant serve and Spain make it 2-2 within the second set. Once once more, the Spanish duo not being contested an excessive amount of of their service.

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

Excellent serve by Wesley Koolhof, the Netherlands take a cushty sport. 2-1 up in opposition to Nadal and Alcaraz within the second set. Alcaraz to serve subsequent.

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

Spain steamroll by means of their first serve within the second set, successful the sport with out dropping a degree. 1-1.

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

Comfortable, confidence-building begin as soon as once more to the set by the Dutch pair. They take the primary sport of the second set.

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

The second set begins. Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor begins the serve as soon as once more. Can Netherlands pull off an upset from right here?

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

As we watch for the second set to get underway, here is a healthful second between Rafael Nadal and his little son earlier than the match.

Baby Rafa giving Rafa Nadal an enormous hug forward of his doubles match with Carlos Alcaraz.

Dad’s greatest 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 primary set 6-4. The essential break got here within the seventh sport. Nadal and Alcaraz have positively been the higher pair to date, taking the Netherlands shut every time they’re dealing with and shutting out their very own serves comfortably.

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

Some good serves by Griekspoor to finish the sport. Netherlands keep alive, with Spain holding a 5-4 lead. 

Spain will now serve for the primary set win.

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

Supreme from Alcaraz and Nadal, toe-to-toe in opposition to the Dutch when it comes to tempo and energy, after which outwitting them. 15-15. Can this be the sport 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 level, and maintain their nerve to take the eighth sport. They lead 5-3 now, and close to victory within the first set.

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

It has been coming! Once once more, the star Spanish duo take the Dutch pair to deuce. They forestall a sport level, after which proceed to strike themselves. Alcaraz dominant from the baseline, and hammers the successful shot. 4-3, in favour of Spain.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz to the get together!

Alcaraz with a sensational return, previous the attain of Griekspoor on the web and away for a degree. Majestic from the four-time Grand Slam winner.

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

Spain’s are wrapping up their serves faster than the Netherlands, and appear barely extra in charge of the sport. 3-3 now.

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

Nadal reveals wonderful improvisation and presence of thoughts close to the web, ducking down and diverting the Dutch return. He’s nonetheless received it.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Netherlands maintain marching on

The Netherlands maintain their serve and maintain their nerve. They now lead 3-2. Once once more, Nadal and Alcaraz take the sport to deuce, however the Dutch present composure to win the sport.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Spain battle again, 2-2

Nadal and Alcaraz do effectively to shut out a cushty sport. Spain again degree at 2-2, however 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 maintain nerve, lead 2-1

A protracted third sport ends with Netherlands successful it. Spain had two break level alternatives, however didn’t convert. The Dutch proving to be a match for the star Spain duo to date.

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

Four separate deuce within the third sport. Thrice, the Netherlands have taken a bonus however didn’t convert, whereas Spain have didn’t capitalize on the break level as effectively. 

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

Rafael Nadal is now dealing with the Dutch serve. He sends a shot into the web at first, however quickly makes up for it with an outstanding shot. 15-15.

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

Excellent service by Carlos Alcaraz, the Dutch had no reply for him. Spain make it 1-1 with out dropping a degree in that sport.

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, within the second sport. Alcaraz seems sharp early on.

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

Good begin for the underdog Netherlands pair, as they maintain their serve and win the primary sport. Nadal and Alcaraz received a few factors, however confidence-booster for the Dutch duo.

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

The Dutch serve first to get us going within the Paris Olympics 2024 males’s doubles second spherical conflict.

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

The warm-ups are carried out, and the gamers are actually on the point of begin.

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 finest?

We noticed glimpses of the previous Rafa in opposition to Djokovic yesterday, as he roared again from 4-0 right down to degree 4-4 within the second set. Nadal is probably not at his bodily peak, however a variety of the standard and willpower remains to be there.

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

The two nations are actually doing their warm-ups forward of the beginning of the second spherical males’s doubles match. Spain’s best on their favorite court docket. This needs to be a deal with to observe!

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

Nadal, Alcaraz, Griekspoor and Koolhof are making their manner into Court Suzanne-Lenglen at Roland Garros. Nadal and Alcaraz get an enormous roar from the group.

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

Rafael Nadal with two Olympic golds to his title is probably going enjoying the Olympics for the ultimate time. After being knocked out of the singles by Novak Djokovic yesterday, this stays Nadal’s final hope for a 3rd Olympic medal.

Olympics, Nadal-Alcaraz Men’s Doubles LIVE: Hello as soon as once more!

If you are becoming a member of us proper now, welcome! The much-anticipated second spherical sport for star doubles duo Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is about to get underway. 

They face Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands as we speak.

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 quickly going to welcome Nadal and Alcaraz on stage.