Paris Olympics: Rafael Nadal to play doubles with Carlos Alcaraz for Spain

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal will be one of the most formidable pairs in the men's doubles competition with 15 Roland Garros titles between them.

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will team up with French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz for the men's doubles competition at the Paris Olympics, which will be played from July 26 to August 11. Nadal has been chosen for singles and doubles, David Ferrer, the captain of the Spanish team, confirmed on Wednesday, June 12.

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal will be one of the most formidable pairs in the men's doubles competition with 15 Roland Garros titles between them. The tennis competition at the upcoming Olympic Games will be played on the clay court of Paris.

"One pair, which I think everyone knows and was hoping for is Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal and the second pair is yet to be decided, it hasn't been 100% confirmed yet. We'll wait a bit before announcing that. But Rafa and Carlos will be playing together in Paris," Ferrer said on Wednesday.

"We have a great team and we are going to play at Roland Garros, the court that Nadal and Alcaraz know so well. We hope to bring joy to Spanish sport."