Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Olympics Due to Tonsillitis

Jannik Sinner withdraws from the 2024 Summer Olympics due to tonsillitis

Jannik Sinner will not play in the 2024 Olympics. / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The last time fans saw Jannik Sinner on the tennis court, he was battling dizziness during his match against Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon. Sinner lost the match at quickly withdrew from the Swedish Open due to fatigue.

Today, the World No. 1 men's tennis player pulls out of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sinner announced on social media that he would not play in Paris due to Tonsillitis.

Sinner wrote, "I am saddened to inform you that unfortunately I will not be able to participate in the Paris Olympic Games. After a good week of clay training I started to feel unwell. I spent a couple of days resting and during a visit the doctor found tonsillitis and strongly advised me against playing.

Missing the Games is a huge disappointment as it was one of my main goals for this season. I couldn't wait to have the honor of representing my country in this very important event. Good luck to all the Italian athletes who I will support from home."

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

This is sad news not only for Italians, but for tennis fans all over the world. Sinner had been enjoying a career year before the wear-and-tear of the ATP Tour began catching up with him.

This dramatic announcement will impact the Olympics seeding and shift the focus to the US Open in August. Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.

Further Reading: Watch Coco Gauff find out she is the Team USA flag bearer for the Paris Olympics.