Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Paris Olympics Due to Tonsillitis

Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked tennis player from Italy, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis. Advised by his doctor to rest, Sinner expressed disappointment as participating in the Olympics was a major goal for him this season.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday because of tonsillitis.

The 22-year-old from Italy posted on social media that he was advised by a doctor that he should sit out the Summer Games.

Sinner won the Australian Open in January for his first Grand Slam title and moved to No. 1 in the ATP rankings last month after reaching the French Open semi-finals.

The draw for Olympic tennis is on Thursday. Matches begin on Saturday.

'Missing the Olympics is a big disappointment given that it was one of my main goals this season," Sinner wrote in Italian.

"I couldn't wait to have the honour of representing my country in this extremely important event."

(With inputs from agencies.)