Jannik Sinner as Pete Sampras: what a disappointment.

What a disappointment

It will be the first edition of the Olympic Games since 2000 without the world number 1 on the court: then, at the edition staged in Sydney, Australia, Pete Sampras renounced, this time è it was Jannik Sinner’s turn.

"I am sad and bitter. Competing in the Olympic Games was one of my main goals for this season,” the South Tyrolean explained.

I was waiting to return to Roland Garros and wear the national team jersey in this prestigious event. However, after consulting my doctors on Tuesday and waiting an extra day to see if the condition had improved, the situation è worsened".

"I am very sorry, I hope I can compete in the Olympics in the future. I was looking forward to playing with my Italian national teammates, but for now this will have to wait. My medical staff advised me to take some time to rest and recover fully. I wish the best to the whole Italian team, and I hope to come back stronger in the future" added Jannik.

Italy has won a total of 40 medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, setting a new record for haul in a single edition of the Games. Ten gold medals, as many silver medals and 20 bronze medals.