Olympic debut will have to wait for Jannik Sinner as World No. 1 withdraws from Paris 2024

Sono amareggiato di informarvi che purtroppo non potrò partecipare ai Giochi Olimpici di Parigi.

Dopo una buona settimana di allenamento sulla terra ho cominciato a non sentirmi bene. Ho trascorso un paio di giorni a riposo ed in visita il medico ha riscontrato una tonsillite e… pic.twitter.com/Qrx8TJLoMA

— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) July 24, 2024

Sinner totes a 54-22 win-loss record on clay, 16-5 of which in Roland Garros.

He bowed to eventual champion Alcaraz in the Parisian major last June in the semifinals, which also marked his best finish in the tournament.

Meanwhile, 16th-ranked and two-time Roland Garros quarterfinalist Holger Rune is also out of Paris 2024 due to a wrist injury.

"I am really sorry that I will be unable to play the Olympics. It's something I've been looking forward to playing and being a part of," posted the Dane on Twitter Thursday.
 
"I have played with pain in my wrist throughout both the clay and grass season, so I have to take the medical recommendations seriously. I will follow the Olympics from home and cheer on all the Danish athletes," he went on.

Sinner was also due to compete alongside Lorenzo Musetti in doubles, while Rune was set to pair with former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki in mixed doubles.

Sinner will be replaced by 207th-ranked countryman Andrea Vavassori in singles and by Luciano Darderi in doubles.