World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis. The Italian, who struggled with illness during his Wimbledon quarter-final loss to Daniil Medvedev, was a favorite for the gold medal after winning his first major title at the Australian Open in January.
Sinner announced on social media that he felt unwell after a week of clay training, and his doctor advised against playing. “Missing the Games is a huge disappointment as it was one of my main goals for this season,” he said.
The tennis tournament runs from July 27 to August 4. Sinner’s withdrawal means Novak Djokovic will be the top seed in the singles draw. Several players, including Denmark’s Holger Rune and Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, have also withdrawn due to injuries.
Other notable absentees include Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka, and Ons Jabeur. However, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Coco Gauff are set to compete.
The Olympics take place just 13 days after Wimbledon and finish three weeks before the US Open. The competition includes men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles.
Andy Murray will compete for Great Britain, alongside Dan Evans, Jack Draper, and Cameron Norrie in singles.
Murray will play doubles with Evans, while Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski are medal contenders. Katie Boulter will represent Britain in women’s singles and doubles with Heather Watson, who will also compete in mixed doubles with Salisbury.
Reported By BBC Sports.
