Nadal green light for Olympic singles as Murray prepares for final bow

Paris: Rafael Nadal will attempt to set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday after setting aside injury concerns as Andy M...

Paris: Rafael Nadal will attempt to set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday after setting aside injury concerns as Andy Murray prepared for what could be the final match of his career.

Nadal, who faces Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round, won his opening doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday, but had his right thigh heavily bandaged.

"The issue of the bandage is cumbersome, but it is also an issue of prevention," said Spain captain David Ferrer.

"We will see when the match is over how it evolves but the important thing is that today Rafa has warmed up, that he is ready to play."

On Saturday, Nadal had cast doubt on his participation in the singles, insisting he would "make the smartest decision that I can to have the best chance of bringing a medal home".