In a social media post, Jannik Sinner, the world number one, confirmed that he will not be competing in the tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics. “Missing the Games is a huge disappointment,” Sinner wrote, “as it was one of my main goals for this season.” Tonsillitis is preventing Sinner from participating. The decision, which began to surface yesterday afternoon, came after a consultation with doctors who strongly advised him to withdraw from the Olympic tournament. Sinner was scheduled to leave for Paris today, following an initial postponement due to a recent fever. A test had ruled out Covid, but the diagnosis of tonsillitis came later. After a remarkable end to 2023 and a strong start to 2024, with a series of results that had elevated Sinner to the top of the world rankings, he is now facing setbacks from a hip injury and this tonsillitis, which are hindering his winning streak.
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