Nadal might be barred from 2024 Paris Olympics due to ITF rules
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weakera
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Even Michael Phelps did not achieve the feat, although he did qualify for the Olympics in 2000 at the age of 15, an unbelievable achievement in swimming.
Offhand I know that Sue Bird won gold in 2004 and 2020, although that was in a team sport.
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
So then this would be historical? Nadal winning 2 gold medals 16 years apart?
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
It looks like some archers did 30+ years apart. 16 years may be a record for sports that require motion. Not sure.
Picmun
Hall of Fame
Picmun
Hall of Fame
August 2, 2021
Novak Djokovic, Tennis News, Tennis Tournaments
Novak Djokovic has reflected that winning “only” one medal from his four appearances at the Olympic Games is “not and ideal outcome”.
The world number one said that, while “a medal is a medal”, his Olympic record falls short of his “standards and expectations and wishes”.
The Serbian won the bronze medal on his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games, before losing in the bronze medal match at the London 2012 Olympics.
Djokovic then fell in the first round at Rio 2016, and was denied a bronze medal by Pablo Carreno Busta at this year’s delayed Tokyo 2020 Games following another semi-final defeat.
“I do not regret coming or giving my all [in Tokyo]; how can I have regrets, it is normal when you are at the Olympic Games representing your country,” said the 34-year-old in a press conference.
“Unfortunately, for the third time at the Olympics, I am losing in the semi-finals. I won the medal only once. I mean, ’only’ – a medal is a medal – but for my standards and expectations and wishes, not an ideal outcome.”
Novak Djokovic, Tennis News, Tennis Tournaments
‘One medal from four Olympics not ideal for my standards’, admits Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has reflected that winning “only” one medal from his four appearances at the Olympic Games is “not and ideal outcome”.
The world number one said that, while “a medal is a medal”, his Olympic record falls short of his “standards and expectations and wishes”.
The Serbian won the bronze medal on his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games, before losing in the bronze medal match at the London 2012 Olympics.
Djokovic then fell in the first round at Rio 2016, and was denied a bronze medal by Pablo Carreno Busta at this year’s delayed Tokyo 2020 Games following another semi-final defeat.
“I do not regret coming or giving my all [in Tokyo]; how can I have regrets, it is normal when you are at the Olympic Games representing your country,” said the 34-year-old in a press conference.
“Unfortunately, for the third time at the Olympics, I am losing in the semi-finals. I won the medal only once. I mean, ’only’ – a medal is a medal – but for my standards and expectations and wishes, not an ideal outcome.”
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Protocols are for mortals. If he wants to play, hell play.
UnforcedTerror
Hall of Fame
I'm not sure why you people think that Bull even wants to participate at the olympics.
It's all about RG for him, and he might play Barcelona and Madrid one more time but that's it. He doesn't care about the olympics.
It's all about RG for him, and he might play Barcelona and Madrid one more time but that's it. He doesn't care about the olympics.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
There is no guarantee 2024 is rafa’s final year. He said it might be. We will have to see. I changed my mind thinking it’s over for him. We don’t know the extend of the injury yet.Hopefully Nadal will bless us with a sleeveless team Spain kit one final time
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, it's certainly his final time at the Olympics. Djokovic might have 3 more chances
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Nah last chance for Djokovic I feel as well. He’d be 41 by the next one.
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Nadal told you this personally?
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
Humans decline by 41, but why should that worry Djokovic, who is not human
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I'd worry more about Nadal being able to compete in regular tour events first. Let's see what version of Nads comes back..if at all. I think if he isn't feeling it, he may call it a career and be content with being a tennis GOAT. There isn't anything he needs to prove there, but as he stated he doesn't want to end things as they have now. Men plan and life laughs though.
Just want to see a few more glimpses of Nadal greatness in matches...selfishly!
Just want to see a few more glimpses of Nadal greatness in matches...selfishly!
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Are you kidding? He will never pass up the chance to play for another medal on his favourite surface at his favourite venue!!
Fabresque
Legend
Because it’s a 4 year gap.
Razer
G.O.A.T.
because
- Olympics gold is actually useless in tennis because of its format
- A tournament held once in 4 years is not equal to other tournaments in opportunity
- It is not a regular tournament held in the calendar year, so again no need to give it any points.
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WeekendTennisHack
Hall of Fame
Not fake, you fake.
Mustard
Bionic Poster
They used to reward ranking points for the Olympics, in 2008 and 2012, and then they dropped it again.
The Fedfather
Legend
Okay, so I got genuinely interested and looked up what was up with this. Found these relevant bits:
"The reason why no points are given is because the ITF is separate to that of the ATP and WTA. Therefore, they have no control over the allocation of points. However, it is possible that an agreement could be achieved one day between all three."
"They might not want to incentivise top players to favor ITF events over WTA/ATP ones."
"ATP stopped it.
ATP suits / anoraks decided after London 2012 that the Olympics is "competion" to the tour and that it's controlled by a "rival" entity."
Lleytonstation
Bionic Poster
Isn't he that short dude that plays for the Miami dolphins or something?Messi has nothing left to prove.
MichaelNadal
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Rafa4LifeEver
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