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2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s next tennis match
The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing, and tennis legend Rafael Nadal is currently playing his final Olympic tournament. The King of Clay will bid farewell to Olympic tennis on the court he always played best on, Roland Garros. And, Nadal will be playing alongside fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion. Together, the pair are expected to put on quite a show. First up as a duo, Alcaraz and Nadal will face Dutch doubles players Wesley Koolhof and Fallon Griekspoor in the next round of the Men’s Doubles tournament.
The action will begin on Court Philippe-Chatrier shortly after the Paolini vs. Schmiedlova match — available to watch exclusively on Peacock (in the US). Are you ready to tune in? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Nadal and Alcaraz vs. Koolhof and Griekspoor at the Paris Olympics this afternoon.
How to watch Nadal and Alcaraz at the 2024 Olympics:
Date: Tuesday, July 30
Time: TBD – after Paolini vs. Schmiedlova
Location: Stade Roland Garros, Court Philippe-Chatrier
TV channel: N/A
Streaming: Peacock
What time do Nadal and Alcaraz play today?
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz face Wesley Koolhof and Fallon Griekspoor on Court Suzanne-Lenglen in the third match slot of the day. Matches start at 6 a.m. ET but with two matches ahead of the men’s doubles, it will likely begin in the late morning.
Where can I watch Nadal and Alcaraz play at the Olympics?
You can watch every single Olympic sport and event this summer on Peacock, including this afternoon’s men’s doubles tennis match. You can also find most events covered on NBCOlympics.com — but you’ll only get a 30-minute free trial to watch before you’ll be prompted to log in with your cable provider (or simply sign up for Peacock).
Where to watch Olympic tennis on TV:
Except for select finals, Olympic tennis will only be available to stream on Peacock in the US. To check if an event is airing live on TV, check out the official NBC Olympics schedule and toggle the filter to “TV only.”
How to watch the Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz match without cable:
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Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream all of the 2024 Olympics. Peacock will have coverage of every Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Plus, the platform offers subscribers an Olympics Discovery Multiview, allowing you to watch up to four events at once. Peacock will also have several original shows covering the Games, including Gold Zone, Watch with Alex Cooper and a mobile-app exclusive, customizable and individualized Olympics recap show, narrated by an A.I.-generated voice of Al Michaels.
On top of coverage of every Olympic sport in 2024, you’ll also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
2024 Olympics tennis schedule:
Times noted are category start times, not individual match times.
Monday, July 29
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Second Round
6:00 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Second Round
8:30 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Second Round
8:30 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Second Round
11:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Second Round
1:00 p.m. ET: Women’s Singles Second Round
3:00 p.m. ET: Men’s Singles Second Round
Tuesday, July 30
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Second Round
8:30 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Third Round
11:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Third Round
1:00 p.m. ET: Men’s Singles Second Round
3:00 p.m. ET: Women’s Singles Third Round
Wednesday, July 31
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Third Round
7:24 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Quarterfinal
7:45 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Semifinal
8:48 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Semifinal
9:20 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Quarterfinal
10:12 a.m. ET: Women’s Doubles Quarterfinal
11:15 a.m. ET: Mx Doubles Quarterfinal
1:00 p.m. ET: Men’s Singles Third Round
3:00 p.m. ET: Women’s Singles Quarterfinal
Thursday, August 1
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Quarterfinal
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Semifinal
6:00 a.m. ET: Women’s Doubles Semifinal
7:40 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Quarterfinal
8:30 a.m. ET: Women’s Doubles Semifinal
9:20 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Semifinal
11:00 a.m. ET: Mixed Doubles Semifinal
1:00 p.m. ET: Men’s Singles Quarterfinals
3:00 p.m. ET: Women’s Singles Semifinal
Friday, August 2
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Bronze Final
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Semifinal
9:00 a.m. ET: Mixed Doubles Bronze Final
9:00 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Bronze Final
1:00 p.m. ET: Men’s Singles Semifinal
3:00 p.m. ET: Mixed Doubles Gold Final
Saturday, August 3
6:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Bronze Final
8:30 a.m. ET: Women’s Singles Gold Final (USA)
11:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Doubles Gold Final
Sunday, August 4
6:00 a.m. ET: Women’s Doubles Bronze Final (USA)
8:30 a.m. ET: Men’s Singles Gold Final (E!)
11:00 a.m. ET: Women’s Doubles Gold Final (CNBC)
2024 Olympics Team USA tennis roster:
Here’s the Team USA tennis roster:
Men’s Singles
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Taylor Fritz
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Tommy Paul
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Chris Eubanks
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Marcos Giron
Men’s Doubles
Women’s Singles
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Coco Gauff
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Jessica Pegula
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Danielle Collins
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Emma Navarro
Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
How many tennis events are there at the Olympics?
There are five medal events in Olympic tennis: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
How to watch Olympic tennis for free without Peacock:
Apart from a few of the finals, the Olympic tennis events will only be available to watch on Peacock in the U.S. While Peacock may be the most comprehensive place to watch the Olympics, it comes with a monthly subscription fee. If you’re interested in watching coverage of the Olympics for free, you can stream free sports coverage from all around the world with the help of a VPN. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
For example, to watch Coco Gauff’s first Olympic tennis match without signing up for Peacock, you can tune into Australia’s 9Now for full coverage of the match. Just sign into your VPN, find a server located in Australia, then make a free account on 9now.com to stream all the action.
And if you need help figuring out how to livestream with a VPN on your TV, there’s a guide for that too.
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ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into Olympic coverage from all over the world rather than just what’s available in the US. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location.
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