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Published 09:02 IST, July 19th 2024

Carlos Alcaraz Returns to Clay Action After Wimbledon Win, Prepares for a Gold Run in Paris Olympics

In order to prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics, Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz returns to the clay court as he decks up to pair with Rafael Nadal.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London | Image: AP

The Paris Olympics are around the corner, and all the participating athletes have been breaking a sweat as they aim to clinch the gold at one of the biggest athletic events. The Paris Games have been a heavily anticipated affair, and this year, a lot of attention will remain on the Tennis category as some of the sport's global sensations will be seen in action. One of the biggest tennis stars at the moment, Carlos Alcaraz has also graced the clay as he prepares for the ultimate competition in Paris. The Spaniard was seen acclimatizing in the clay court before heading to the ultimate destination.

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Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz Returns to Clay Action as Paris Olympics Looms

Carlos Alcaraz has had a spectacular year as he is fresh off a historic win at Wimbledon after he defeated Novak Djokovic in the Men's Singles Final at the All-England Club. Right after his triumph, the Spaniard is all set to represent his country in the Paris Olympics. The sensational tennis star has been gearing himself from grass to clay as he takes up preparation for the upcoming Paris. The shift from grass to clay could be challenging, but Alcaraz has efficiently acclimatized to it.

A video of the back-to-back Wimbledon Champion has recently emerged on social media platform X (Formerly Twitter), where Alcaraz could be seen training up in the nets. The Spaniard has taken up the clay challenge efficiently as he trains ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.   

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Carlos Alcaraz will team up with Rafael Nadal in this year's Paris Games and he is aiming to bring the gold back and is excited to team up with the global tennis icon.

"Obviously coming to the tournament, I am going to go for the title, I am going to go just thinking that I will able to win it, that's my goal to bring a medal to my country, hopefully the gold medal. And obviously the doubles with Rafa ( Rafael Nadal) is going to be a really dream moment for me. Obviously we will try to bring the gold medal again," Alcaraz said.

Updated 09:02 IST, July 19th 2024

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