As the tennis world turns its attention to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, British tennis star Andy Murray has been selected to represent Team GB, marking his fifth Olympic appearance. Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will participate in the men’s singles event and is also nominated for the doubles alongside Dan Evans, with the final decision on their selection due on June 25. Murray’s inclusion comes despite his current 97th ATP ranking, as he has been granted a wildcard by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) due to his significant achievements, including major championships and Olympic medals and has hinted at retirement in the coming months.In other developments, Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his French Open victory, is confident in his ability to transition his clay-court form to grass as he prepares to defend his titles at Queen’s Club and Wimbledon. Alcaraz is also looking forward to teaming up with Rafael Nadal for the doubles event at the Olympics, expressing his excitement to play alongside his idol. The Spanish duo’s collaboration is highly anticipated and is expected to be a formidable pairing in Paris.On the ATP Tour, Britain’s Jack Draper captured his first title at the Stuttgart Open, overcoming Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in a hard-fought final. Draper’s victory is a significant milestone in his career, and he is set to continue his season with a match in London on Tuesday. Berrettini, a seasoned player with eight ATP titles, acknowledged the toughness of the match and congratulated Draper on his win.The tennis landscape is heating up with the grass-court season underway, and players are fine-tuning their games ahead of the prestigious Wimbledon championship and the Paris Olympics. With Murray’s Olympic participation still uncertain, the focus remains on how the veteran will navigate his final season, while Alcaraz and Draper continue to rise in the ranks of the tennis elite.
Key points
- Andy Murray has been selected for Team GB’s Olympic tennis squad for the Paris 2024 Games.
- Carlos Alcaraz is confident in transitioning his clay-court success to grass and is excited about his doubles partnership with Rafael Nadal at the Olympics.
- Jack Draper wins his first ATP Tour title at the Stuttgart Open, defeating Matteo Berrettini.
