Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Paris Olympics Due to Tonsillitis

World number one Jannik Sinner has decided to prioritize his health by withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis, ensuring he can return to the court stronger than ever.

The Italian star showed incredible resilience at Wimbledon despite battling illness during his quarter-final match against Daniil Medvedev earlier in July.

Sinner, who has been in spectacular form this year, was one of the top contenders for the gold medal on the Paris clay, having reached the French Open semi-finals and celebrated his first major title victory at the Australian Open in January.

“After an excellent week of clay training, I noticed some discomfort,” the 22-year-old shared on X. “I took a few days to rest, and during a doctor’s visit, tonsillitis was diagnosed, and I was advised to take it easy.”

Though missing the Games is a disappointment for Sinner, who had set it as one of his primary goals for the season, this break will provide him with the opportunity to recuperate fully.

The tennis tournament, scheduled from 27 July to 4 August, will see Novak Djokovic stepping into the top seed position in the singles draw on Thursday.

Several players are taking this time to focus on recovery and future tournaments, including Marketa Vondrousova, who withdrew due to a hand injury, and Hubert Hurkacz, who also stepped back. Other notable players taking a pause include Britain’s Emma Raducanu, world number three Aryna Sabalenka, and two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur.

The upcoming Olympic competition will still feature exciting matches, with Djokovic, Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, and US Open winner Coco Gauff ready to showcase their talent.

With the Olympics occurring just 13 days after Wimbledon and concluding three weeks before the US Open, the event offers a compact yet thrilling schedule. The tennis competition will feature men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles.

Andy Murray is preparing for an inspiring performance for Great Britain as he looks forward to a memorable conclusion to his playing career. He will join Dan Evans, Jack Draper, and Cameron Norrie in singles. Murray and Evans will pair up in doubles, while Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski are strong contenders for medals in the same category.

In women’s tennis, Katie Boulter proudly represents Britain in the singles and will team up with Heather Watson for doubles. Watson and Salisbury are also set to compete in mixed doubles, promising an exciting lineup for the games.