PARIS — Rafael Nadal was poised to pull the plug on the chance of a highly anticipated Olympic showdown with Novak Djokovic on Saturday after making the second round of the doubles with Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.
The 38-year-old effectively ruled himself out of the singles tournament as he battles a thigh injury picked up in training at Roland Garros, the scene of 14 of his 22 Grand Slam triumphs. Nadal is still listed to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Sunday, with Djokovic lying in wait.The Serbian world number two completed his part of the bargain earlier Saturday with a straight-sets demolition of Australia's Matthew Ebden.
Djokovic said he had been looking forward to the prospect of facing Nadal again. - 'Last time' - 'If we face each other, it's possibly going to be for the last time on the big stage,' said the Serb.Djokovic was barely pushed by 36-year-old Ebden, who only made the tournament as an alternate after a series of injury pullouts.The Australian Open doubles champion was broken six times and hit just seven winners to the 24 of Djokovic.
Set To Dump Djokovic Clash To Focus On Olympic Dream With Alcaraz
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