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Tokyo Olympics - Who's playing tennis? Andy Murray to defend title, Novak Djokovic unsure as Roger Federer out
Tennis - Olympic Schedule & Results | Tokyo 2020
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Tokyo Olympics - Who's playing tennis? Andy Murray to defend title, Novak Djokovic unsure as Roger Federer out
The most recent high profile withdrawal comes in the form of Roger Federer who announced he suffered a setback with his injured knee. The 39-year-old 20-time Grand Slam champion recently reached the quarter final at Wimbledon but confirmed his troublesome knee will see him miss what will likely be his last chance to claim a medal at the Games.
Rafael Nadal missed Wimbledon and will also not play at the Olympics as he looks to recover from the first half of the season. The Spaniard had a back problem earlier this year and said that “after listening to my body” he needed to take time off following the French Open. Nadal is set to return at the Washington Open on July 31.
Four-time gold medallist Serena Williams will not be heading to Tokyo for Team USA. The 39-year-old confirmed her decision before suffering an injury in the first round at Wimbledon. “In the past it's been a wonderful place for me, but I really haven't thought about it, so I'm going to keep not thinking about it,” said Williams.
Austrian Dominic Thiem made the decision to not play the Olympics before a wrist injury forced him out of Wimbledon. He said: "For me, like all athletes, taking part in the Olympics and representing my country is a huge honour and that makes this decision even tougher. However, 2021 did not start as expected and I don’t feel ready to play my best in Tokyo.” Thiem will be hoping to be fit to defend his US Open title.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has decided to play as he bids for the Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams and Olympic gold in the same year. Djokovic, who has competed at the last three Olympics with his best result winning bronze in Beijing in 2008, expressed some doubts about playing in Tokyo after winning Wimbledon. However, he has now decided to compete.
Most of the women’s top 20 will be competing in Tokyo, including Australian world No 1 Ashleigh Barty and Japanese world No 2 Naomi Osaka, who will be making her first appearance since withdrawing from the French Open. Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka are set to form a strong doubles partnership for Belarus while Poland’s Iga Swiatek is set to make her first Olympic appearance.
Andy Murray will be looking for his third gold medal as he heads to Tokyo as part of Team GB following his third-round loss at Wimbledon. The defending champion gained entry into the event as the player with the most Olympic and Grand Slam titles outside the direct entries, and will also be competing in the doubles with Joe Salisbury. Jamie Murray will be competing in doubles with Neal Skupski, while Heather Watson will be playing singles and doubles.
Team USA has been hit hard by withdrawals and will be led by world No 15 Jennifer Brady and world No 52 Frances Tiafoe.
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