Andrea Vavassori steps up to replace Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner’s replacement

Revolution for tennis Italy at the Olympics after the forfeit of Jannik Sinner. The South Tyrolean player's place has been filled by Vavassori in singles and Darderi in doubles, both already summoned for Paris, and not Flavio Cobolli.

In fact, the rules speak clearly and stipulate that after July 19 there is no possibility of having other players arrive, such as the first reserve and not even Matteo Berrettini, who is in great form after his return to success in Gstaad.

This also means that Vavassori will be forced into overtime: In addition to the men’s doubles, where he will play with Simone Bolelli for a possible medal, he will also take the court in mixed doubles paired with Sara Errani.

It will be the first edition of the Olympic Games since 2000 without the world No. 1 on the court: then, at the edition staged in Sydney, Australia, Pete Sampras renounced, this time it was Jannik Sinner’s turn.