The 27-year-old Pole, who is suffering from an injury to his right knee, confirmed the difficult news via his personal Instagram account.
Only five days left the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Gamesthe event that will await sports lovers, the difficult news has had a full impact on the world of tennis: Hubert Hurkacz confirmed this Monday through his personal Instagram account what the speculation was; his absence in the capital of France.
The 27-year-old Pole, 7th in the world in the ATP rankings, suffered an injury to his right knee that has kept him on the sidelines from the courts since the second round of Wimbledon when he tried to return the ball at the end of the fourth set of his match against Arthur Fils on July 4th.
“It’s a dream for any athlete to represent their country at the Olympic Games and I want to make sure I’m fit and ready before I decide to take the field. The goal is not just to participate, but to win a medal”Hurkacz said a few days ago. However, that hope faded as the days passed due to his slight improvement and he decided to make his withdrawal from Paris 2024 official.
“My team and I have decided that I will not be able to compete in the Olympic Games in Paris. This decision was very difficult because I always dreamed of representing Poland and winning a medal for the national team, but unfortunately my health does not allow it this year”, The Pole began his speech, also jeopardizing the participation of Iga Swiatek, the women’s tennis star, who had arranged to play in doubles with him.
And he closed: “Of course, I will be watching and cheering for the whole Polish team and following their performances, wishing them as many medals as possible. Greetings to all and thanks again.”
The historic tennis player who will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games
Andy Murray, gold medalist at London 2012 and Rio 2016, will play singles at the Olympic Games and will try to team up in doubles with Dan Evans, hoping to make it to the final draw.
In this way, the 37-year-old tennis player will be present for the fifth time in an Olympic event, as announced by the British Olympic Committee (BOA).
Source: Tycsports
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