"Big disappointment" Tonsillitis forces Jannik Sinner to withdraw from the Olympics

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24.7.2024 - 17:37

Tonsillitis forces world number 1 Jannik Sinner to withdraw from Paris 2024.
Tonsillitis forces world number 1 Jannik Sinner to withdraw from Paris 2024.
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The Olympic tennis tournament in Paris will take place without Jannik Sinner. The world number one from Italy has had to cancel his participation due to illness.

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Sinner had recently postponed his arrival in France. Now, two days before the draw, the 22-year-old from South Tyrol has withdrawn from the Summer Games.

"After a good week of training on clay, I started to feel unwell. I rested for a few days and during a visit the doctor diagnosed tonsillitis and strongly advised me not to play," Sinner wrote on Instagram. Missing the games is a big disappointment, "because they were one of my main goals for this season. I was looking forward to the honor of representing my country at this very important event."

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