“The Games are the most important event”

ANDThis morning, the country’s two great medal hopes at the Paris Games appeared at a press conference organised by the Spanish Olympic Committee. The main characters were Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, as well as Alejandro Blanco, Pablo Carreño, Sara Sorribes, Cristina Buksa and the captains of the men’s and women’s teams, respectively, Davi Ferrer and Anabel Medina.

Rafa Nadal was the first to chime in, talking about his feelings ahead of the Games and what name he would give the pair: “The Games are the most important event. Everything changes a lot and I don’t know what it will be.” They called, but we will try to make it happen. Remember in a positive way. We will try to go calmly, trying to go as far as possible. We haven’t been able to prepare like the other pairs, but we believe in Carlos’s great moment. I hope that the past week, during which I spent a lot of time in the post, will help raise the level physically so that it works and we will see how we develop. We will try to train as much as possible to come with clear ideas.

For his part, Alcaraz said: “I am very enthusiastic about the Games, and if he plays twice as much with Rafa, even better. I am looking forward to competing and seeing each other on the court. I don’t know what name to give him, but we will do our best and put all our enthusiasm into enjoying it,” and making sure that people from home and those who come to Paris enjoy it.