– Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic faced off in an Olympic Games match, their first meeting in over two years
– This match is taking place at an early stage of the tournament, with Nadal acknowledging Djokovic as the favorite
– Djokovic is chasing his first Olympic gold and believes the match will be intense
– Iga Swiatek continued her quest for gold by advancing to the third round, winning in straight sets
– Swiatek has won her last 23 matches at Roland Garros and is considered a heavy favorite for the women’s gold
– Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff are among the other players in action at the Paris Olympics
– The extreme heat poses a challenge for the players, with temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius