Carlos
Alcaraz will not attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games due to the
scheduling of his initial matches. The ceremony is set for Friday, the 26th, at
19:30 CEST local time, while his debut on Saturday morning has led him to opt
out of the ceremony.
The issue
arises as both his first-round matches, in singles and doubles with Rafael
Nadal, are scheduled for early Saturday. Alcaraz's first match will be on Court
Suzanne Lenglen as the second match of the day, following the conclusion of the
Jasmine Paolini vs. Ana Bogdan match, which starts at 12:00 CEST local time.
Scheduling troubles for Alcaraz
This means
Alcaraz will take to the singles court around 14:00 CEST local time. The 4-time
Grand Slam champion will face Lebanese player Hady Habib (world No. 275) in the
first round. Additionally, he will play doubles with Rafael Nadal about five
hours later on the main stadium, Philippe Chatrier, where they will face
Argentine doubles specialists, 6th seeds Máximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.
Given that
he will play two matches in one day and that the singles match is scheduled
early, Alcaraz and his team decided he will not attend the opening ceremony,
despite his eagerness to experience it: "I was very excited to be able to
go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics today with Spain, but tomorrow I
have two games and it is advisable to rest and be ready! This begins!"
The recent
Wimbledon and Roland Garros champion has been a star in the Olympic Village,
constantly approached by athletes from other disciplines for selfies and
greetings, as well as fans.
Alcaraz
mentioned that he prefers staying in the Olympic Village rather than a hotel
for the experience: "I want to be around my people, feel the passion and
the energy. Yes, staying in a hotel would be more peaceful, but the selfies,
memories, and hugs from all the mothers I get here are forever."
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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