Rafael Nadal has announced that the upcoming Paris Olympics will be his final appearance on this prestigious stage. The Spanish tennis star skipped Wimbledon this year to focus on training for the Olympics, where he will be teaming up with compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in the doubles event.
For those looking to catch Nadal in action at the 2024 Olympics, here’s all the information you need, including match schedules, results, and how to watch:
When is Rafael Nadal’s next match at the 2024 Olympics?
Nadal is set to face off against Novak Djokovic in the second round on Monday, July 29, with the match scheduled to start around 8 a.m. ET. In the first round, Nadal defeated Marton Fucsovics to advance to this highly anticipated showdown with the Serbian.
Match schedule and results from the 2024 Olympics:
Opponent | Round | Date, Time (ET), Result |
Marton Fucsovics | Round 1 | 6-1 4-6 6-4 |
Novak Djokovic | Round 2 | Mon, July 29 (8 a.m. ET) |
How to watch Rafael Nadal at the 2024 Olympics:
- TV channel: USA Network, CNBC, E!
- Live stream: Fubo, Peacock
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | USA Network, CNBC, E! | Fubo, Peacock |
USA: TV coverage will be spread across USA Network, CNBC, and E!. Fans in the USA can also stream the games on Peacock and Fubo, which offers a free seven-day trial.
Olympic tennis schedule for 2024:
The men’s singles action kicks off on Saturday, July 27, with matches starting as early as 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT on most days. The men’s doubles tournament begins on the same day, with the singles gold medal final scheduled for Sunday, August 4, and the doubles final on Saturday, August 3.
Start Date | Start Time (ET) | Stage | Location |
Sat, Jul. 27 | 6 a.m. | First round | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Sun, Jul. 28 | 6 a.m. | First round | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Mon, Jul. 29 | 6 a.m. | Second round | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Tues, Jul. 30 | 6 a.m. | Second round | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Wed, Jul. 31 | 6 a.m. | Third round | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Thu, Aug. 1 | 6 a.m. | Quarterfinal | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Fri, Aug. 2 | 6 a.m. | Semifinal | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Sat, Aug. 3 | TBC | Bronze medal match | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Sun, Aug. 4 | TBC | Gold medal match | Roland-Garros, Paris |
Rafael Nadal’s Olympic results:
Nadal has a storied history at the Olympics, winning gold in the men’s singles in 2008 and gold in the doubles event in 2016. He will be looking to add to his impressive Olympic record in Paris.
Year | Singles | Doubles |
2004 | – | First Round |
2008 | First Place / Gold | Second Round |
2016 | Semifinal | First Place / Gold |