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Nadal's incredible record includes 14 French Open titles, showcasing his dominance on clay courts

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Nadal won Olympic gold in singles at Beijing 2008 and in doubles at Rio 2016 with Marc López.

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Nadal and Alcaraz won their first-round doubles match, marking a historic pairing of tennis legends.

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Playing with young star Carlos Alcaraz, Nadal's experience and leadership shine through

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Despite recent injuries, Nadal continues to perform at the highest level, demonstrating his resilience

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Nadal describes playing in the Olympics as an 'unforgettable' and 'emotional' experience.

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Nadal's potential matchup with Novak Djokovic is highly anticipated, highlighting their legendary rivalry

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Speculation surrounds whether these Olympics might be Nadal's final appearance, adding to the drama.

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Regardless of what's next, Nadal's achievements and contributions to tennis will be celebrated forever.

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Rafael Nadal: A Tennis Legend at the Paris Olympics

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Nadal's incredible record includes 14 French Open titles, showcasing his dominance on clay courts

22 Grand Slam Titles

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Nadal won Olympic gold in singles at Beijing 2008 and in doubles at Rio 2016 with Marc López.

Double Olympic Champion

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Nadal and Alcaraz won their first-round doubles match, marking a historic pairing of tennis legends.

Paris Olympics 2024: A New Chapter

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Playing with young star Carlos Alcaraz, Nadal's experience and leadership shine through

Guiding the Next Generation

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Despite recent injuries, Nadal continues to perform at the highest level, demonstrating his resilience

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Nadal describes playing in the Olympics as an 'unforgettable' and 'emotional' experience.

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Nadal's potential matchup with Novak Djokovic is highly anticipated, highlighting their legendary rivalry

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Speculation surrounds whether these Olympics might be Nadal's final appearance, adding to the drama.

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Regardless of what's next, Nadal's achievements and contributions to tennis will be celebrated forever.

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