The 33rd edition of the 2024 Paris Olympics will feature top tennis players from around the world. The most awaited event will be played in the French capital city of Paris for the third time. Tennis was included as a full medal sport in 1988. The Olympic tennis is scheduled to take place from July 27 to August 4, with the venue being Stade Roland Garros.
It will be played on the claycourt for the first time since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. The tennis tournament will include five events - men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Players like Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff are likely to be among the top contenders for the medals. Two-time gold medallist Andy Murray will also feature in this year's Olympic games.
How many rounds will be played in the 2024 Olympic tennis?
The 2024 Olympic tennis will include six rounds in the men's and women's singles categories. Five rounds will be played in the doubles category and four in the mixed doubles category. The players reaching the semifinals will be guaranteed a medal by competing for the bronze medal.
How many sets are being played in Olympic tennis?
The tennis competition in the 2024 Paris Olympics will be the best of three sets. The tie-break rule in Olympic tennis is the same as the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon Open. During the matches, tie-breaks are used for sets that reach six except the last set. The last set will be played until one of the players has a two-game difference.
Who is eligible to play Olympic tennis?
To qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, an individual must have competed at the Davis Cup or Billie Jean King Cup. Out of 172 players competing, 64 are going to participate in the men's and women's singles categories. The qualification of players depends on their ATP and WTA rankings as of June 10, 2024. One spot in the tournament is reserved for the host nation, France. At the same time, one of the spots in the tournament is reserved for the previous year's Olympic gold medalist.
FAQ's On Rounds in Olympic tennis
A. Olympics 2024 will take place from July 26, 2024, to August 11, 2024.
A. Reginald Doherty has won the most number of Olympic medals in men's tennis.
A. Tennis players do not receive any prize money at the Olympics.
A. Leander Paes became the first Indian player to win a bronze medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
A. Steffi Graf is the first tennis player to win the Grand Slam and Olympic medals in the same year.
