World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris

(Patria) - World number one tennis player, Italian Jannik Sinner, has withdrawn from the Olympic Games in Paris due to tonsillitis.

"I am sad to inform you that unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris.

Sono amareggiato di informarvi che purtroppo non potrò partecipare ai Giochi Olimpici di Parigi.

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

— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) July 24, 2024

After good training sessions on clay, I started feeling unwell. I spent a few days resting, and during a visit, the doctor diagnosed tonsillitis and strongly advised me not to play.

I am disappointed because the Olympic Games were one of my main goals this season. I was looking forward to having the honor of representing my country at this very important event. Good luck to all Italian athletes," Sinner wrote in a post on platform X.

Due to illness and high fever, Sinner first postponed his trip to Paris, but as his condition did not improve, he canceled his appearance at the Olympic tournament, which begins on Saturday.

This year, Sinner won the Australian Open, reached the semifinals of Roland Garros, and became the world number one player on the ATP rankings for the first time in his career.

So far in his career, he has won 14 tournaments and has been defeated in finals four times.

Sinner's withdrawal means that world number two tennis player Novak Djokovic will be the top seed in the men's singles draw, which will be conducted tomorrow.