Carlos Alcaraz is currently on a major winning streak. Although the Spaniard is still a few steps away from the world no.1 spot, praises from legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic adds a unique dynamic to his position. However, it is now time for him to take a detour from the hustles of professional rankings to represent his nation. While his confirmed doubles partner was busy tackling competition in Bastad, he used an emergency contact to practice with.

Alcaraz recently returned to the clay courts to acclimate to the surface once again for the upcoming Paris Olympics. While he and Nadal have not practiced together so far due to different scheduling, the young ATP star turned to his friend and emergency contact, Pablo Carreño Busta, for training.

Alcaraz and Busta hit the courts from 11:00 to 13:00 on Monday. The training was mainly focused on sharpening their skills and building on their on-court chemistry. Carreño Busta, who won a bronze medal in doubles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, already has a knack for this prestigious event. While Alcaraz is gearing up for his first-ever Olympic appearance, Busta’s presence came out to be a boon for him.

The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be played at the Roland Garros, a venue where Nadal has dominated with 14 titles and where Alcaraz claimed his third major. Both players have registered in the singles draw and they will team up in the doubles competition, adding a layer of excitement for the fans who wish to witness Rafa’s last few campaigns as a pro.

Nadal, who already has two Olympic golds in his portfolio, predicted a tremendous future for his young partner. “My impression is we are talking about a player that is going to be one of the best in history. That’s my feeling,” Nadal said after Alcaraz’s impressive Wimbledon win. This Olympic pairing is generating enough excitement for fans all across the globe.

As Alcaraz makes his Olympic debut alongside, the support he’s set to receive from his partner high chance of turning out to be productive. Although he is looking forward to the Games, the young Spaniard is worried about switching surfaces.

Carlos Alcaraz depicts concerns about switching surfaces quickly

The clay swing brought a breakthrough moment for Alcaraz. The Spaniard, who always wished to lift the Musketeer’s trophy, took down Alexander Zverev in the finals to fulfill his dream. However, despite the massive achievement, the young champ was determined to not stop and therefore quickly made a shift to grass.

The grass swing did not start well for him as he lost his second match. However, it turned out to be productive for him as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title. The Spaniard took down Novak Djokovic in the finals, hitting another remarkable achievement. While the Olympics demanded him to generate a grip on the red dirt once again, he shared his concerns about it. “Well, it’s not easy to change surfaces in just a week,” Alcaraz said.

Despite the worries, Carlos Alcaraz added that he is highly motivated to make his debut in the Games. “It’s going to be my first one, so I really wanted to live that experience to be in Olympic Games. I’m going to go there and give my 100% for my country,” he added.

It is just a matter of days before Alcaraz enters the Roland Garros arena once again. As he will be accompanied by the “King of Clay”, fans are expecting a shining outcome from the youngster.