World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Olympics due to tonsillitis.
The Italian was well placed to win a medal in Paris but has now had to withdraw from the games due to illness.
It was supposed to be his first Olympics as he was set to be the top seed in both singles and doubles.
However Sinner seems to still be struggling from his health problems that he had at Wimbledon in his quarter-final match against Daniil Medvedev.
In a statement on Twitter Sinner said he was strongly advised to miss the Olympics and will now watch from home.
Sono amareggiato di informarvi che purtroppo non potrò partecipare ai Giochi Olimpici di Parigi.
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) July 24, 2024
Dopo una buona settimana di allenamento sulla terra ho cominciato a non sentirmi bene. Ho trascorso un paio di giorni a riposo ed in visita il medico ha riscontrato una tonsillite e… pic.twitter.com/Qrx8TJLoMA
Sinner will now be replaced in the singles draw by Andrea Vavassori while Luciano Darderi will now team up with Lorenzo Musetti in doubles.
Now Sinner aims to be healthy in time for his title defence in Canada which starts on the 5th of August.
