World number one Jannik Sinner will not be participating in the Paris Olympic Games due to Illness.
The 22 year old announced his withdrawal from the Games on his X account. The reigning Australian Open champion called missing the Games, which were set to be his Olympic debut, “a huge disappointment.”
“I’m extremely sad and disappointed. Competing at the Olympic Games was one of my main goals for this season,” Sinner said in a statement. “I was really looking forward to being back at Roland Garros and playing for my country in this prestigious event”
“As I said this is upsetting for me and I hope to be able to play the Olympics in the future.
“I was looking forward to competing with my teammates and the rest of the Italian team, but for now that will have to wait,” Sinner said.
The reigning Australian Open champion admitted he had a consultation with his medical after diagnosed with tonsillitis. He was therefore strongly advised to withdraw from the games.
“As advised by my medical team, I will now take some time to rest and recover to full health. I’d like to wish the whole team Italia the best for this important event and hope to be back stronger in the future.”
Sinner’s pull out means that world No.2 Novak Djokovic will slot into the top spot of the men’s singles draw.
Story by Asack Pius |univers.ug.edu.gh
