Rafael Nadal returns with victory in doubles: Olympic preparation in full swing

Rafael Nadal returns with victory in doubles: Olympic preparation in full swing

nadal returns to the tour with a double victory

After his impressive victory in doubles, tennis star Rafael Nadal shines with joy. The former world ranking list has successfully started the next phase of his preparation for the Olympic Games. After a short break since he left the French Open, the 38-year-old Spaniard is back on the ATP tour.

Together with Norwegian Casper Ruud, Nadal defeated the duo Guido Andreozzi from Argentina and Miguel Reyes-Varela from Mexico 6: 1, 6: 4. This solid start shows that Nadal is still in top form, even after his time out during the lawn season.

The clay court tournament in southern Sweden serves as optimal preparation for the Olympic Games in Paris. The 22-time Grand Slam tournament winner is looking forward to the game on sand and is physically well prepared. The fact that the Olympic tennis competition takes place in the Stade of Roland Garros, the venue of the French Open, particularly motivates it.

at the Olympic Games plans to compete in both singles and in doubles. With Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz at his side, he hopes for a gold medal again. Already in 2008 in Beijing and 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Nadal was able to win gold in both singles and in doubles, an impressive success for his career.

His next match in Båstad will take place against the Swedish youngster Leo Borg, the son of the legendary Björn Borg. Nadal is ready for the challenge and is looking forward to exciting games in Sweden.

Due to his impressive double victory, Rafael Nadal again shows his class on the tennis court and proves that he is still one of the best players in the world even after a short break.

- Nag