A couple is not formed overnight. It is not enough to say “I love you” like someone saying “good morning” to consider two people in a relationship. More is needed. The most basic need among many is time. To love and know each other less than tomorrow and more than yesterday, to overcome the crises that arise along the way, whether the ‘lead motif’ of the union is feelings or a common goal. Carlos Alcaraz And Rafael Nadal.
The two best Spanish tennis players in history are in the process of becoming more than just “I don’t remember if I saw you”. They need to mature as a couple, and that’s what they’ve done against the clock in this Olympic tournament, which has seen them reach the quarterfinals after defeating the Netherlands. Wesley Koolhof and Tallon Griekspoor (6-4, 7-6 and 10-2).
Super tiebreaker, decisive
But of course couples face crises. And they have to learn to overcome them. That’s exactly what they did against the Netherlands on this hot Tuesday in Paris. They suddenly saw each other The second set was tiedalmost didn’t see it coming and reacted strongly to secure victory in the super tiebreaker. They saw the cliff up close and hugged each other to avoid it. The first couple crisis was overcome.
In their debut, against a more solid duo like the Argentine duo of González and Molteni, in the duel they had this Tuesday in the stifling heat, they were perceived as (normally) somewhat scattered, driven more by their individual talents than by real teamwork. Signs of presence were given in Suzanne-Lenglen a coordinated and compact pair of pairs. At least they were in the process of becoming one, but it was harder for them to ensure victory. Of course, magic, if it comes, will have to wait until later.
Moreover, in the second meeting, everything happened without the emotional factor that the Philippe Chatrier audience showered them with. This time, everything was much more serious and academic in front of a fortuitous and extraordinary couple who contributed to the growth of the Spanish duet. Two victories to secure Olympic medal.
One set per couple
In any case, it was a game of pure style, written in a sans serif font, without ostentation or fanfare. The first set, played by both pairs without taking excessive risks, was resolved in the seventh game. Alcaraz invented the right to win To seal a break in the service that the Dutch could no longer overcome (6-4).
Alcaraz started Wax is shiny and agile, Although he was a little hesitant when measuring some of the moves, he faded a little in the second heat, his arm got a little smaller. That’s when Nadal used his seniority joker to keep the situation under control.
But they couldn’t stop the tiebreaker from going all the way and the Dutch winning. An Alcaraz showing signs of fatigue and lack of foresight in blows. Injured, they responded to the crisis with brutal force and won the super tiebreaker by a huge score of 10-2.
Their opponents in the quarterfinals, one match away from the medal fight, will be the Americans Austin Krajicek (son of the former Dutch tennis player named Richard) and Rajeev Ram, who defeated the Brazilians Monteiro and Seyboth Wild in two matches this Tuesday. .sets (6-4 and 7-6).
Granollers and Carreño eliminated
Nadal and Alcaraz remain the sole representatives at the men’s doubles table, following the other pair. Marcel Granollers and Pablo Carreño lost to Australians Ebden and Peers (6-2 and 7-5) this Tuesday. Yes women’s duet Sara Sorribes and Cristina BucsaThe Argentinians defeated Carle and Podoroska 6-3, 6-4, so Spain has three tennis medal options at these Games, in addition to Alcaraz’s individual one.