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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Paris Olympics Due to Tonsillitis

The top-ranked tennis player steps down days before the competition, impacting Italy's medal hopes and reshuffling the tournament seeds.

  • Sinner announced his withdrawal on social media, citing medical advice to rest and recover.
  • The 22-year-old Italian was set to compete in both singles and doubles events.
  • Novak Djokovic will now be the top seed in the men's singles draw.
  • Sinner's absence marks the first time since 2000 that the world's top-ranked player will miss the Olympics.
  • Andrea Vavassori and Luciano Darderi will replace Sinner in the doubles competition.
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