This collector’s item is the "Les Jeux Olympiques" issue autographed by world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells 2025 (see last photo). The issue chronicles the legends and champions of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, where tennis was played on clay at the iconic Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.
The cover depicts Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, who made it to the doubles quarterfinals in their team debut. The photo of them fist-pumping in unison went viral, emphasizing generational exchange and timeless passion for the sport. Following Nadal’s official retirement announcement, their matches represent the last time that the 14-time French Open champion competed at Roland-Garros.
Featured tennis players include Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Dan Evans, Angelique Kerber, Zheng Qinwen, Matthew Ebden, John Peers, Jasmine Paolini, Sara Errani, Kateřina Siniaková, Tomáš Macháč, Tokito Oda, Yui Kamiji, Manami Tanaka, Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, Niels Vink, and Sam Schroder.
Photos were taken throughout the tournament by leading photographers including José Luis Pérez, Geoff Lowe, Corinne Dubreuil, Antoine Couvercelle, and Daniel Kopatsch. The introduction is written by French author Bastien Fachan.
Size is 6x9 inches.
