Rajeev Ram Honored with Street in Hometown Ahead of Third Olympics

Rajeev Ram, a four-time Grand Slam doubles champion and former world No. 1, has been honored by his hometown of Carmel, Indiana, with a street named temporarily in his honor. The 40-year-old American is set to make his third Olympic appearance in Paris, where he will team up with Austin Krajicek, his Davis Cup teammate, in the mixed doubles event.

Ram's Olympic journey began in 2016 when he won a silver medal in mixed doubles with Venus Williams in Rio de Janeiro. He is eager to add to his medal count in Paris, where the 16-team mixed doubles field will be composed of players already qualified in singles or doubles.

Carmel has a strong Olympic tradition, with three swimmers (Aaron Shackell, Alex Shackell, and Drew Kibler) and a swim coach (Chris Plumb) also qualifying for Paris. The town has dedicated streets to all four athletes, with "Chris Pumb Blvd." intersecting with Ram's street.

Ram is excited about the prospect of meeting his fellow Olympians from Carmel. He and Krajicek are currently preparing for their Paris campaign at the ATP 500 in Hamburg, Germany, where they are the top seeds. The duo has won four of the five career Davis Cup matches they've played together and are looking to make a strong run in Paris.

Ram's Olympic journey is a testament to his dedication and hard work. He is an inspiration to young athletes and a source of pride for his hometown.

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