The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is set to witness an electrifying mixed doubles tennis tournament, with the confirmation of 16 elite teams. The competition promises to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring some of the world's top-ranked players.
Leading the charge are Americans Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, who will make their Olympic debut as the No. 2 seeds. Gauff, a rising star in the sport, has already reached the singles final at Roland Garros and won the women's doubles title this year. Fritz, known for his impressive clay-court performances, will add depth to the American team.
The No. 1 seeds are Germany's Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund, who won the gold medal in Tokyo 2020 and the 2024 Roland Garros mixed doubles title, respectively. Australia's Matthew Ebden and Ellen Perez, this year's French Open quarterfinalists, are the No. 3 seeds.
Another fan-favorite team is Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari, who will once again join forces on the international stage. Mixed doubles is a unique event at the Olympics, being one of the few co-ed competitions.
The full list of 16 teams includes:
* Alexander Zverev / Laura Siegemund (GER)
* Taylor Fritz / Coco Gauff (USA)
* Matthew Ebden / Ellen Perez (AUS)
* Stefanos Tsitsipas / Maria Sakkari (GRE)
* Felix Auger-Aliassime / Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN)
* Andrea Vavassori / Sara Errani (ITA)
* Marcel Granollers / Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP)
* Alexander Bublik / Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
* Mate Pavic / Donna Vekic (CRO)
* Edouard Roger-Vasselin / Caroline Garcia (FRA)
* Daniil Medvedev / Mirra Andreeva (AIN)
* Zhang Zhizhen / Zheng Qinwen (CHN)
* Tomas Machac / Katerina Siniakova (CZE)
* Wesley Koolhof / Demi Schuurs (NED)
* Joe Salisbury / Heather Watson (GBR)
* Kei Nishikori / Ena Shibahara (JPN)
The draw ceremony for mixed doubles, along with all Paris Olympics tennis events, will take place on Thursday at Roland Garros. The tournament will kick off on Monday, July 29, promising an unforgettable experience for tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
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