Jannik Sinner will not be participating in the Paris Olympics. The Italian world number 1 tennis player, dealing with tonsillitis, has withdrawn.
“I am saddened to inform you that unfortunately I will not be able to participate in the Paris Games,” Sinner wrote in an Instagram post confirming the decision. “Missing the Games is a huge disappointment as it was one of my main goals for this season.”
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Sinner renounces the Olympics
“After a good week of training on the clay court, I started to not feel well,” writes the world number 1 tennis player. “I spent a couple of days resting and when I visited the doctor, he diagnosed tonsillitis and strongly advised against playing. I was looking forward to the honor of representing my country in this very important event. Good luck to all the Italians who I will support from home.”
Paris: Vavassori replaces Sinner, Musetti-Darderi doubles team
It will be Andrea Vavassori replacing Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The withdrawal of the world number 1 player also leads to a change in one of the Italian doubles teams (the other being Bolelli-Vavassori): Luciano Darderi will partner with Lorenzo Musetti. Vavassori will also compete in the mixed doubles tournament, partnering with Sara Errani.
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