Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Paris Olympics Due to Tonsillitis
- Top-ranked Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has announced his withdrawal from the tennis event at the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis.
- The health issue, which has affected Sinner's ability to compete, was expected to hinder his performance.
- Fans and analysts are disappointed by his absence, as he is one of the highly anticipated athletes in the competition.
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Paris Olympics, citing tonsillitis as the reason for his decision. The 22-year-old Italian shared the news on social media, revealing that a doctor advised him to refrain from participating in the Summer Games. Sinner's absence paves the way for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to be the top-seeded men, potentially setting up a rematch of their recent Wimbledon final. Sinner expressed his disappointment over missing the Olympics, stating that it was a significant goal for him this season. He emphasized the honor he felt in representing Italy at such a prestigious event. In his place, Andrea Vavassori, currently ranked 207th, will join the Italian team for singles, while Luciano Darderi will partner with Lorenzo Musetti in doubles. In addition to Sinner, Denmark's Holger Rune, ranked 16th, also withdrew from the Olympics, citing wrist pain. The tennis competition at the Summer Games is set to take place at Roland Garros, the renowned venue for the French Open. Sinner had a strong performance earlier this year, reaching the semifinals at the French Open before losing to Alcaraz, who subsequently won the championship and added a fourth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon by defeating Djokovic. As the draw for Olympic tennis approaches, the absence of these top players raises questions about the competition's dynamics and the potential for new champions to emerge.