Jannik Sinner, sigh of relief for Paris

Jannik Sinner, sigh of relief

Jannik Sinner can breathe a sigh of relief. The world number one, who postponed his departure for the Paris 2024 Olympics because of a flu, is è still feverish but è negative for Covid, according to information from Ansa.

The South Tyrolean, who is currently at home and undergoing treatment indicated by his doctors, is expected to leave for the French capital on Thursday, July 25, when the draw will be made for the Olympic tournament, which is played on the clay courts of Roland Garros.

Jannik Sinner, who will have his first Olympic experience in Paris, will be the number one seed in the men’s singles draw. The tournament begins Saturday, July 27, and ends Sunday, Aug. 4. L'azzurro will also participate in the doubles tournament, paired with Lorenzo Musetti.

The Australian Open winner will return to the court in Paris after his quarterfinal loss to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon. Sinner, in fact, had signed up for the Bastad clay court tournament to prepare for the Olympic Games, but on the advice of doctors, he decided to forgo it, preferring rest.