Unfortunately, world no.1 Jannik Sinner has had to withdraw from the tennis tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to tonsillitis.
As a result, world no.2 Novak Djokovic will now take his place as the top seed at Roland-Garros.
The Sporting News has the latest updates on Sinner as the tennis action in Paris is set to kick off on July 27.
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Is Jannik Sinner playing at the Olympics in 2024?
Sinner, who was a recent French Open semi-finalist, has expressed his disappointment at missing out on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
His absence opens the door for a highly anticipated rematch between Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic.
“Missing the Olympics is a big disappointment, given that it was one of my main goals this season,” Sinner shared on Instagram.
Who will replace Jannik Sinner at the Olympics?
With Sinner unable to compete, the 207th ranked Andrea Vavassori will step in to represent Italy in the men’s singles event.
In the men’s doubles competition, Luciano Darderi will take Sinner’s place and team up with Lorenzo Musetti.
When and where is the Paris Olympics tennis tournament in 2024?
The tennis tournaments at the 2024 Olympic Games will be held at Stade Roland-Garros, the iconic clay-court complex in Paris.
Action begins on July 27 with the opening rounds of the men’s and women’s singles and doubles events. The mixed doubles competition starts on July 29.
The tennis schedule wraps up on August 4 with the finals of the women’s doubles and men’s singles.