The Top-Ranked Men’s Tennis Player Is Out of the Olympics With Tonsillitis

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics with tonsillitis.

The Italian world No. 1, who was top seed in both the men’s singles and the men’s doubles, claimed that doctors had “strongly advised” him not to play after coming down with the illness.

“I am saddened to inform you that unfortunately I will not be able to participate in the Paris Olympic Games,” he said in a statement.

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“After a good week of clay training I started to feel unwell. I spent a couple of days resting and during a visit the doctor found tonsillitis and strongly advised me against playing.

“Missing the Games is a huge disappointment as it was

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