Rafa Nadal's Last Olympic Challenge: Paris Dreams and Gold Medal Hopes

Rafa Nadal, facing the twilight of his career, seeks Olympic glory on Parisian clay. Despite past injuries, his presence electrifies the tournament, overshadowing even Novak Djokovic's quest for Olympic gold. Other top players like Iga Swiatek and Andy Murray also eye final triumphs in this high-stakes competition.

Rafa Nadal, the legendary king of Roland Garros, embarks on his final Olympic journey as he aims to add another golden chapter to his illustrious career. Despite a tumultuous year fraught with injuries, the allure of competing in Paris proved too strong for the 38-year-old tennis icon.

Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic eyes an elusive Olympic title while Iga Swiatek seeks to turn her red clay dominance into a gold medal in the women's singles. Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic singles champion, and Germany's Angelique Kerber are also set for their final tournaments.

The tournament, which begins Saturday, has experienced several high-profile withdrawals. Nonetheless, the excitement around Nadal's potential Olympic medal haul is palpable. His anticipated face-offs, including a potential second-round clash with Djokovic, promise high drama.

(With inputs from agencies.)