In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Spanish doubles dream came to an end in the quarterfinals at the hands of the seasoned American pair of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, the much-beloved Spanish duo, faced a tough battle on the Philippe Chatrier center court against the 4th-seeded American team.
The Americans wasted no time in asserting their dominance, quickly taking a break advantage in the first set with a score of 2-0. Despite a valiant effort from Alcaraz and Nadal, the Americans continued to press forward, eventually securing a double break to close out the set 6-2. The second set was a tighter affair, but the American pair managed to maintain their edge, ultimately sealing the victory with a 6-4 scoreline.
“It’s disappointing to be knocked out, but we gave it our all out there,” said Alcaraz after the match. “Ram and Krajicek played really well and deserved the win,” added Nadal.
Meanwhile, in other matches at the Paris Olympic tournament, Casper Ruud advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s singles by defeating Francisco Cerundolo 6-3 6-4. Cerundolo, who had been on a winning streak after claiming the Umag tournament title, was unable to withstand Ruud’s strong play. Ruud’s next challenge will be against Alexander Zverev, who overcame Alexej Popyrin in a hard-fought match.
Zverev, who initially fell behind by a break in the first set, rallied back to secure a 7-5 6-3 victory over Popyrin. “It was a tough match, but I managed to stay focused and turn things around,” said Zverev. Popyrin, on the other hand, lamented missed opportunities, especially when serving to close out the first set.
As the tournament progresses, the competition is heating up, with players giving their all to chase their Olympic dreams. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and exciting moments from the clay courts of Paris.
