Carlos Alcaraz is penalized by today’s schedule

Carlos Alcaraz’s dream of winning a medal for Spain alongside his illustrious compatriot Rafael Nadal was broken yesterday against the Americans Ram and Krajicek on the iconic Philippe Chatrier. The two Spaniards tried to upset their opponents’ certainties, but the greater experience of the Americans in doubles made the difference and their victory was fully deserved.

It was a real shame for Rafa and Carlitos, who would have reached the semi-finals with a victory and could have dreamed of a medal. Although the result was not what we wanted, it was a magnificent experience for Alcaraz, who was able to share the field with his great idol at the last Olympics of his incredible career.

Carlitos will face Tommy Paul

The four-time Grand Slam champion will have to quickly clear his disappointment and be ready for his quarterfinal match against Tommy Paul. The American is certainly playing the best season of his career, has improved on all surfaces and has already shown that it can put the Spanish in trouble in matches at the best of three sets.

Alcaraz and Paul recently faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships, with the Spaniard prevailing in four sets after a problematic start. The former world number 1 will certainly be favorite, but he can’t afford to lose concentration against a very dangerous opponent.

The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Tommy Paul was scheduled for early afternoon on the iconic Philippe Chatrier. A questionable program that did not convince Carlitos: “You have to accept things as they come. I don’t know why they gave me that time, I don’t know if it’s because there’s someone who has to play two matches.”

The 21-year-old from Murcia is very sorry not to have won a medal with Rafa Nadal: “I am a little disappointed by the fact that we…