So…by the Rules, Nadal is not allowed…

[dr325i]

…To play at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

The rule states that the participant had to play Davis cup for the country he represents at the OG at least once within last two years prior to the event.

Rafa did not and Spain is eliminated from Davis Cup for this season.

As Rafa always said - rules must be respected and followed.

Will they, though?

 

[ImmorTAL Big 3]

There are 2 vacanted places for former GS/Olympics champions so not see a problem.I am sure he will play if he is healthy and hope he does.Olympics at RG without Nadal will be far less interesting and entertaining. So if he is healthy he will play.

 

[MichaelNadal]

There are 2 vacanted places for former GS/Olympics champions so not see a problem.I am sure he will play if he is healthy and hope he does.Olympics at RG without Nadal will be far less interesting and entertaining. So if he is healthy he will play.

Eyyyy

 

[TheNachoMan]

Eyyyy

Nadal may be eternally injured, but he did not win a gold medal with a broken freakin neck.

 

[Unseeded Player]

There are 2 vacanted places for former GS/Olympics champions so not see a problem.

How was it at AO22: Rules are rules. Why should Nadal be allowed to play if he didn't participated for Spain 2 years?

 

[Unseeded Player]

Will they, though?

For some yes, for some maybe there are exceptions, we will see.

 

[thrust]

…To play at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

The rule states that the participant had to play Davis cup for the country he represents at the OG at least once within last two years prior to the event. W

Rafa did not and Spain is eliminated from Davis Cup for this season.

As Rafa always said - rules must be respected and followed.

Will they, though?

Who cares, as OG is the least important of the Big Titles. Also, if Rafa wants to play he will whatever the rules say, which is fine with me.

 

[dr325i]

Who cares, as OG is the least important of the Big Titles. Also, if Rafa wants to play he will whatever the rules say, which is fine with me.

But Rafa always stressed the importance of the rules. Will he play a hypocrite and play just because he is Rafa?
Regardless of the importance, Rules should be applied and followed

 

[dr325i]

There are 2 vacanted places for former GS/Olympics champions so not see a problem.I am sure he will play if he is healthy and hope he does.Olympics at RG without Nadal will be far less interesting and entertaining. So if he is healthy he will play.

Can you show the rule that states that former Champs have automatic entry (2 spots)?

 

[ImmorTAL Big 3]

For some yes, for some maybe there are exceptions, we will see.

Common man do you really prefer OG at RG without Rafa than with Rafa.I am really big Novak fan but i am also tennis fan.Any normal tennis fan will want the best players to participate so great matches be played.Moreover Rafa is an icon at RG-one win vs him at the Final and Novak is immortal.

 

[MichaelNadal]

How was it at AO22: Rules are rules. Why should Nadal be allowed to play if he didn't participated for Spain 2 years?

Bc there’s literally 2 spots for slam or Olympic champions. Those are the rules

 

[ImmorTAL Big 3]

Can you show the rule that states that former Champs have automatic entry (2 spots)?

It is in ITF qualification criteria for 2024 olympics.Sadly for some reason i cannot post it here since is pdf doc.

 

[Unseeded Player]

Bc there’s literally 2 spots for slam or Olympic champions. Those are the rules

No 2 rules only 1. He didn't played at least 1 match for Spain in Davis Cup last 2 years.

 

[Hitman]

Let the dude play.

 

[Unseeded Player]

Common man do you really prefer OG at RG without Rafa than with Rafa.I am really big Novak fan but i am also tennis fan.Any normal tennis fan will want the best players to participate so great matches be played.Moreover Rafa is an icon at RG-one win vs him at the Final and Novak is immortal.

Sure but I remember how Rafa reacted last year and I don't mind not seeing him there.

 

[Unseeded Player]

Let the dude play.

He didn't said that for Novak last year.

 

[Cerdany]

Looks like @dr325i rule book doesn't have all the pages.

 

[dr325i]

Let the dude play.

So, why didn’t we get around other rules and let others play. But more importantly, will Rafa ignore the rules and play if they twist the rules for him after preaching the importance of the Rules in the past?

 

[dr325i]

Looks like @dr325i rule book doesn't have all the pages.

Again, show me the rules in your rule book and we can close this thread

 

[Cerdany]

Again, show me the rules in your rule book and we can close this thread

Something tells me your hate for Rafa will never die.

BTW... E30?

 

[Unseeded Player]

So, why didn’t we get around other rules and let others play. But more importantly, will Rafa ignore the rules and play if they twist the rules for him after preaching the importance of the Rules in the past?

Let's see how he reacts when his participation is question.

 

[Born_to_slice]

Hope he plays.

 

[Cerdany]

Let's see how he reacts when his participation is question.

 

[Winners or Errors]

In all likelihood, given his injuries, he will be granted some sort of exemption.

 

[weakera]

Everyone knows the host country will give him a spot if he's healthy to play, why does this topic keep coming up? Scared Djokovic fans hoping?

 

[ImmorTAL Big 3]

Sure but I remember how Rafa reacted last year and I don't mind not seeing him there.

And we both agree that was wrong and grave mistake.The best player in tournament history to not participate due to some stupid rule.That s why this mistake shouldn't be make again with the best player ever at RG.Furthermore i am sure Novak contrary to Rafa last year will want Rafa plays and if needed will say it publicly.

 

[ImmorTAL Big 3]

I again checked the rules and there is something concerning for Rafa.Yes he may take 1 of the 2 places reserves for GS/Olympic champion but he must comply with 2 conditions:
-be in top 400 of the rankings-really if he isn't even at Top 400 no point playing
-His country shouldn't used its quota of 4 players-thats more tricky.Considering the big number of good spanish players Rafa should hope that fewer than 4 spanish players enter singles event.

 

[Unseeded Player]

And we both agree that was wrong and grave mistake.The best player in tournament history to not participate due to some stupid rule.That s why this mistake shouldn't be make again with the best player ever at RG.Furthermore i am sure Novak contrary to Rafa last year will want Rafa plays and if needed will say it publicly.

Rules are equal to everyone, but some are more equal than the others? So Novak had to play for the Serbia and Nadal doesn't have? Will this rule have the exception for everyone else or just Nadal?

 

[octobrina10]

...

The rule states that the participant had to play Davis cup for the country he represents at the OG at least once within last two years prior to the event.

...

Spain will play in the 2024 Davis Cup qualifying round that will be held from 2 to 4 February 2024:

2024 Davis Cup qualifying round - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Rattie]

Rules are equal to everyone, but some are more equal than the others? So Novak had to play for the Serbia and Nadal doesn't have? Will this rule have the exception for everyone else or just Nadal?

He can apply for an exemption. Roger got one for Tokyo 2020 but didn’t end up playing. Sorry to disappoint you.

 

[dr325i]

Everyone knows the host country will give him a spot if he's healthy to play, why does this topic keep coming up? Scared Djokovic fans hoping?

Yes, Djokovic is scared of Nadal…

 

[dr325i]

Something tells me your hate for Rafa will never die.

BTW... E30?

G80 now

 

[MichaelNadal]

He didn't said that for Novak last year.

 

[Unseeded Player]

He can apply for an exemption. Roger got one for Tokyo 2020 but didn’t end up playing. Sorry to disappoint you.

Does that include all other players or just Nadal?

 

[MichaelNadal]

Does that include all other players or just Nadal?

 

[Kralingen]

If we’re in a position where Rafael Nadal isn’t allowed to play the Olympics at Roland Garros, then the problem is with the system, not Nadal.

 

[MichaelNadal]

If we’re in a position where Rafael Nadal isn’t allowed to play the Olympics at Roland Garros, then the problem is with the system, not Nadal.

I hope he’s fit and ready, it has the potential for some epic matchups

 

[Unseeded Player]

24>22

 

[MichaelNadal]

24>22

And yet yall are the ones pressed AO22 did everything we needed it to do

 

[thrust]

But Rafa always stressed the importance of the rules. Will he play a hypocrite and play just because he is Rafa?
Regardless of the importance, Rules should be applied and followed

 

[Unseeded Player]

And yet yall are the ones pressed AO22 did everything we needed it to do

Yes, long 13 years

 

[MichaelNadal]

Yes, long 13 years

 

[weakera]

Yes, Djokovic is scared of Nadal…

Evidently you are lol

 

[thrust]

Rules, like records, were meant to be broken. Considering the greatness of his career and the fact that will be his last season on tour, he deserves the chance to play if he wants to.

 

[tennis_error]

24>22

Bud

 

[nolefam_2024]

Nole needs to win Olympics as well

 

[Milanez82]

Rafa Nole final would be epic
Most watched tennis match probably

 

[dr325i]

Evidently you are lol

Yes, my life will be affected if Rafa shows up…

I believe you missed a simple point of the thread…

 

[weakera]

Yes, my life will be affected if Rafa shows up…

I believe you missed a simple point of the thread…

Your point is tired and played out and a waste of time. The host country has wild cards to award. Next time save your energy and do a simple Google search.

 

[dr325i]

when was the last time he smiled like that at Novak outside RG? Ah, yes, when MN was in High school