Paris 2024 Olympics: All You Need to Know About Tennis

The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature tennis with 184 players from 41 countries competing at Roland Garros. Matches will be held over nine days on red clay courts. Top-seeded players include Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. Historical highlights include the return of previous gold medallists like Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will see tennis competitions that involve 184 players representing 41 countries, set to take place at Roland Garros on red clay courts over nine days from July 27 to August 4.

Tennis, tracing its origins to the French game 'jeu de paume', was part of the first modern Olympics in 1896 but saw an absence from 1924 until its return in 1988. This historical sport will be contested with professionals, including renowned athletes like Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, competing even as they approach retirement.

Key players for the men's singles include Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. In women's singles, Iga Swiatek is the favorite. The draw for the tournament has set the stage for a thrilling competition, with top-seeded players ready to go head-to-head.

(With inputs from agencies.)