2024 Paris Olympics Day 2: Nadal One Win From Djokovic Showdown; Murray Farewell?

After a successful start to the Paris Olympics in doubles, Rafael Nadal will ditch Carlos Alcaraz and go solo as he takes on Marton Fucsovics in the first round.

Nadal, though, has been nursing a right thigh injury and following the Saturday doubles, the 2-time gold medalist hinted he might not be able to play.

“Tomorrow, I don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Nadal. “I don’t know if I’m going to play or not.”

If Nadal beats Fucsovics — the two have never played — he’ll set a second round showdown with Novak Djokovic. Knowing he has a better chance at a medal in doubles, will Rafa put his body through it and risk leaving empty?

“[I have to] make the smartest decision possible to have the best chances to bring medal back home,” je said.

Nadal, though, couldn’t deny the Olympic spirit.

“It was an emotional night,” he added. “An electrifying night, an amazing crowd. Playing with Carlos on this court is so special. I’m super happy with the victory and that we have the chance to keep going.”

Andy Murray closes Lenglen in doubles in what could be his final match of his career. The Scot will join Dan Evans to battle Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova opens play on Chatrier with Coco Gauff and defending gold medalist Alexander Zverev at night.

Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Stan Wawrinka are also in action and Lorenzo Musetti meets Gael Monfils in the pick of the day.

The women will also see action from Jessica Pegula, Maria Sakkari and Danielle Collins.

Rain prevent any play to be completed on the outside courts on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be much better and clear on Sunday for what will be a very busy day.

SUNDAY PARIS OLYMPICS SCHEDULE
Court Philippe-Chatrier
starting at 12:00
WS 1 SORRIBES TORMO Sara (ESP) vs (9) KREJCIKOVA Barbora (CZE)
not before 13:30
MS 1 FUCSOVICS Marton (HUN) vs NADAL Rafael (ESP)

starting at 19:00
WS 1 TOMLJANOVIC Ajla (AUS) vs (2) GAUFF Coco (USA)
MS 1 (3) ZVEREV Alexander (GER) vs MUNAR Jaume (ESP)

Court Suzanne-Lenglen
starting at 12:00
(7) SAKKARI Maria (GRE) vs (UP) KOVINIC Danka (MNE)
(6) RUUD Casper (NOR) vs (ITF) DANIEL Taro (JPN)
(5) PEGULA Jessica (USA) vs GOLUBIC Viktorija (SUI)
(11) MUSETTI Lorenzo (ITA) vs MONFILS Gael (FRA)
DANIEL / NISHIKORI (JPN) vs EVANS / MURRAY (GBR)

Court Simonne-Mathieu
starting at 12:00
(13) AUGER-ALIASSIME Felix (CAN) vs GIRON Marcos (USA)
SIEGEMUND Laura (GER) vs (8) COLLINS Danielle (USA)
BERGS Zizou (BEL) vs (8) TSITSIPAS Stefanos (GRE)
(ITF) WAWRINKA Stan (SUI) vs KOTOV Pavel (AIN)