The wait is over and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games tennis tournament is just around the corner. With a total of five gold medals up for grabs, this edition promises to be one of the most exciting and competitive in recent history. Here's a complete guide to make sure you don't miss a single detail.
Names such as Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev or Aryna Sabalenka are among the favorites to win a medal.
The tennis tournament will begin on July 27 and end on August 4. It will be held at the iconic Roland Garros venue, famous for its clay surface, which adds an extra layer of challenge and strategy to the matches.
The schedule is intense and designed to keep us on the edge of our seats:
The men's and women's singles tables will have 64 players each. In doubles, there will be 32 teams in both men's and women's categories, and 16 teams in mixed doubles. All matches will be played to the best of three sets, with a seven-point tiebreaker in the third set if necessary.
Among the favorites to take the gold are some of the brightest stars in tennis today:
This edition will also be special because of the participation of two legends who could be playing their last Olympic Games:
The deadline for qualification through ranking was June 10. Places have been offered to the 56 top-ranked singles players on the ATP and WTA circuits, with a maximum of four players per country. Although the official entry list will not be confirmed until July 4, several federations have already announced their teams.
The ITF has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete as neutral athletes, despite the current political tensions. Among them are Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka.
With so much talent on the court, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise to be a real tennis party. From the battle for gold between the young guns and the veterans, to the possibility of seeing the legends of the sport hang up their racquets, each match will be a story in itself.
The information has been provided by our colleagues at Eurosport, who have been following every detail in the preparation for this historic event. Get ready to experience the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!