French Tennis Team Announced for Paris 2024 Olympics
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has unveiled its selection for the tennis events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, set to take place from July 27 to August 4 at Roland-Garros. The singles lineup featured no surprises, with Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, Gaël Monfils, and Corentin Moutet representing the men, while Caroline Garcia, Varvara Gracheva, Clara Burel, and Diane Parry will compete for the women.
Doubles Selection Brings Unexpected Changes
The doubles selection brought some unexpected changes. Veteran Nicolas Mahut and Kristina Mladenovic were notably absent from the list. Mahut, at 42, had hoped to cap his career with a third Olympic appearance but was not selected due to an underwhelming start to the season. Instead, Édouard Roger-Vasselin will team up with Fabien Reboul, marking their first partnership. For the women, Caroline Garcia will pair with Diane Parry, leaving out her former partner Mladenovic.
In mixed doubles, Édouard Roger-Vasselin, who recently won a title with Laura Siegemund at Roland-Garros, is a key player. However, his partner for the Olympics is yet to be decided. Caroline Garcia has shown interest in competing in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, despite a disappointing performance in Tokyo where she failed to advance past the early rounds in all three categories.
The deadline for the registration of the mixed doubles team is set for July 24, adding a layer of suspense to the final lineup.
- The French Tennis Federation's selection process for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been thorough, with the CNOSF Olympic Selection Consultative Commission and the Comex of the FFT validating the final list.
- The tennis events will be held at the iconic Stade Roland-Garros, promising an exciting competition from July 27 to August 4, 2024. The selection of Roger-Vasselin and Reboul as a new doubles pair adds an element of unpredictability to the men's doubles event.
