In a blow to Italy’s Olympic dreams, tennis superstar Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris 2024 Games after being diagnosed with tonsillitis. The world’s top-ranked player announced the news Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a \"huge disappointment\" after weeks of training setbacks.
\"The doctor strongly advised me against playing,\" Sinner wrote, explaining he’d fallen ill following clay-court preparations. The 22-year-old, who won his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open this year, was set to compete in both singles and doubles alongside Lorenzo Musetti. His spot will now go to Italy’s Andrea Vavassori, ranked 207th.
Sinner’s exit dashes Italy’s hopes for its first Olympic tennis medal in a century. It also shakes up the men’s singles draw, with Novak Djokovic sliding into the top seed position. The Serbian star, chasing his first Olympic gold, now faces less competition—but the Games’ tennis event is losing star power fast.
Sinner joins a growing list of withdrawals, including Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova and fan favorites like Aryna Sabalenka. The Olympic tennis tournament kicks off July 27 at Roland Garros—but will the absences dim the excitement? Stay tuned.
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Sinner’s exit dashes Italy’s hopes for its first Olympic tennis medal in a century. It also shakes up the men’s singles draw, with Novak Djokovic sliding into the top seed position. The Serbian star, chasing his first Olympic gold, now faces less competition—but the Games’ tennis event is losing star power fast.
Sinner joins a growing list of withdrawals, including Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova and fan favorites like Aryna Sabalenka. The Olympic tennis tournament kicks off July 27 at Roland Garros—but will the absences dim the excitement? Stay tuned. 
